Tigmanshu Dhulia Says Dhurandhar’s Plot Is “Not a Story,” Blames “Extreme Capitalism” for Film Templates
- Filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia recently questioned the plot of the Dhurandhar franchise, arguing that the action thriller starring Ranveer Singh lacks a coherent story despite its commercial success.
- Dhulia attributed this narrative decline to "corporate culture" and "extreme capitalism," claiming these forces prioritize familiar, repetitive film templates over original storytelling in mainstream Hindi cinema.
- While the two-part Dhurandhar series earned over Rs 3,000 crore, Dhulia argued that commercialization has erased the unique character of films and modern cities alike.
- Promoting his own upcoming directorial, Dhulia is preparing Ghamasaan for its release on ZEE5 on Friday, September 11, starring Arshad Warsi and Pratik Gandhi.
- Set in Bundelkhand's rugged terrain, Ghamasaan follows Warsi as a feared dacoit leader and Gandhi as an STF officer whose manhunt uncovers deep political corruption.
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