India, March 30 -- As Dhurandhar 2 gallops towards the Rs.1500 crore mark at the worldwide box office, the film's cultural impact is being discussed by cinephiles and industry insiders equally. The two Dhurandhar films, directed by Aditya Dhar, have outgrossed even Baahubali, earning over Rs.2400 crore together. Filmmaker Priyadarshan, who has been profuse in his praise of the film and its director, has now compared it to the iconic blockbuster Sholay.

In a chat with Hindustan Times, Priyadarshan is all praises for Aditya, who assisted him on Aakrosh and Tezz. "Today, Aditya is motivating me. I never taught him anything, but he learnt while working. He is motivating me through his work," says the veteran filmmaker who is soon returning t...