Ranveer Singh is currently getting a lot of love for his portrayal of Hamza and Jaskirat in the ‘Dhurandhar’ franchise. However, the actor also made a lasting impression with his intense portrayal of Alauddin Khilji in Padmaavat, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. In a recent conversation, Nikunj Biyani, Ranveer’s business partner and co-founder of SuperYou, spoke about the sheer power of Ranveer’s performance, revealing that the role of Hamza pushed the actor further than Khilji.Praising the film, Nikunj said in an interview with MensXP, “I saw Dhurandhar on the first day, the premiere of both films. I loved it. Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, for me, was the best film ever. I enjoyed the first part too, but the second part was something else. I didn’t want to get out of my seat even to pee. I was like, I won’t even blink – just look at him, he’s crazy.”He also recalled a conversation with Ranveer about the demands of the role, saying, “We were talking to him once, and asked him if he would do something as demanding as Khilji.
He said: This character (Hamza) was more challenging for me as an artist; It took a lot from me. I had to dig deeper and give 300% of my effort; It was very demanding. And when you see it, you wonder, what is this? He’s proven to be the GOAT.
“It’s true, he’s crazy.”Interestingly, when he opposite Ranveer Khilji in ‘Padmaavat’, he went to great lengths to embody the character, including isolating himself for 21 days and plunging into a dark mental space.
The film was a massive hit, earning around Rs 585 crore worldwide, while his performance was widely acclaimed.Imtiaz “Dhurandhar” is directed by
Aditya Dhar
has since become a major force at the box office. The story revolves around Hamza, an Indian agent who infiltrates the underworld of Pakistan’s Lyari and gradually rises through the ranks to dismantle terrorist networks targeting India.As a two-part saga, the series has crossed the Rs 3,000-crore mark globally. Released in December 2025, the first installment has collected around Rs 1,300 crore worldwide, while the second part has gone further, grossing over Rs 1,700 crore globally. Its revenues also exceeded Rs 1,000 crore in India alone, becoming the first Bollywood film to achieve this achievement. Even with the initial frenzy over, the film continues to hold strong at the box office.
