Sanjay Gupta Says ‘Animal’, ‘KGF 2’ and ‘Dhurandhar’ Are Redefining Bollywood Blockbusters

Bollywood action maestro Sanjay Gupta has once again stirred the conversation about the current landscape of Indian cinema. Known for hits like Kaante and Shootout at Lokhandwala, Gupta argues that a new wave of blockbusters is raising the bar so high that films following them struggle to keep up. His latest tweet has sent fans into a frenzy, sparking debates about the very future of action cinema in India.

 

Gupta’s tweet reads: "The thing about films like ANIMAL, KGF & DHURANDHAR is that they set new benchmarks and films that were being made with them but release after get dwarfed."

 

In his sharp observation, Gupta points to mega-blockbusters like Animal (2023), which earned ₹918 crore worldwide, and KGF: Chapter 2 (2022), which shattered records with over ₹1,200 crore globally. Adding to the mix is Dhurandhar (2025), directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, which has already amassed ₹640 crore in just 13 days. According to Gupta, these films are redefining what audiences expect from action-packed, high-stakes storytelling, leaving subsequent releases struggling to match their scale, intensity, and cinematic finesse.

 

The conversation on social media quickly heated up, with fans praising Dhurandhar as India’s most original film in years, while critiquing Animal as slightly derivative and KGF as formulaic. This division underscores a growing trend: audiences now demand smart, sophisticated narratives alongside spectacle, shifting the benchmark for what qualifies as a true blockbuster.

 

Gupta’s statement also highlights a hard truth for filmmakers: in today’s market, creating a successful action film is no longer just about thrills—it’s about setting new standards, crafting unforgettable characters, and delivering high-octane storytelling that resonates with evolving audience tastes.

 

With Dhurandhar dominating box office charts and the debates around Animal and KGF continuing, Sanjay Gupta’s words serve both as a celebration of these cinematic milestones and a challenge to the industry: innovate, or be left behind.

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