Dhaka, March 11 -- Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has praised Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar since its release and expressed high expectations for its sequel, Dhurandhar 2, starring Ranveer Singh. Varma suggested that if the sequel earns between Rs.1,500-2,000 crore at the box office, it could significantly challenge the business of South Indian films.

In an interview with Variety India, Varma said audiences are deeply invested in the characters and story from the first film. "They shot both parts simultaneously, so it's essentially one film split into two," he noted, adding that he expects Dhurandhar 2 to outperform its predecessor. Varma also highlighted the strong promotional efforts for the film in South India.

He further credited the original...