New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has weighed in on one of the biggest box office face-offs of 2026, offering a sharp philosophical take on the clash between Dhurandhar and Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, both slated to release on 19 March. Varma has coined the showdown "Dhuroxic", framing it not just as a commercial battle, but as a confrontation between two very different ideas of cinema.

Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, released in December 2025 and continues to draw audiences weeks later. Its sequel is set to arrive in theatres on the same day as Toxic, starring Yash, whose teaser recently generated significant buzz online.

In a detailed post on X, Varma described the clash as a contest between grounded realism a...