Pawan Kalyan is sold on Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar for this reason
Pawan Kalyan has praised Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar for its bold storytelling. The Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister also opened up about his views on cinema across languages and revealed why another recent film left a lasting impact on him.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan has praised Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar, saying he appreciated the film's “boldness” and what its makers attempted to achieve. Speaking to ANI, the actor-politician said the spy action thriller stood out to him for its approach to storytelling.
“I like Dhurandhar. I like the boldness in Dhurandhar. I didn't see the second part because I couldn't afford to go to the theatre. But I liked what they did,” Kalyan said while discussing recent films he has watched. Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Aditya Dhar, the film features Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna and Sanjay Dutt in key roles.
What did Pawan Kalyan say about Hindi and South Indian cinema?
During the interaction, Kalyan also addressed comparisons between Hindi and South Indian cinema, saying he does not enjoy viewing films through a regional lens.
Instead, he stressed the importance of appreciating strong storytelling regardless of the language in which a film is made. His comments come at a time when debates around the performance and influence of films from different industries continue to dominate entertainment conversations.
Which other film impressed the actor-politician?
Apart from Dhurandhar, Kalyan said he was impressed by Baramulla, the 2025 supernatural horror thriller directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale.
"I like horror films because they engage me. They don't let me think. They arrest my mind. Otherwise, my mind goes haywire. When I don't get sleep, I watch a horror film and suddenly my mind calms down," he said.
Speaking further about Baramulla, Kalyan said the film reminded him of his visits to Srinagar during the late 1980s for film shoots. Recalling the period, he said he had witnessed the early signs of unrest in the Valley and felt the film offered a distinctive narrative perspective on the experiences of Kashmiri Pandits, making it particularly impactful for him.
The film stars Manav Kaul and Bhasha Sumbli and is backed by Jio Studios and B62 Studios. Kalyan said the narrative resonated with him and praised the way the story was told.
Why does Pawan Kalyan enjoy horror films?
Interestingly, Kalyan revealed that horror films are among his preferred genres because they help him relax.
“I like horror films because they engage me. They don't let me think. They arrest my mind. Otherwise, my mind goes haywire,” he said, adding that he often watches horror films when he struggles to sleep.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan has praised Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar, saying he appreciated the film's “boldness” and what its makers attempted to achieve. Speaking to ANI, the actor-politician said the spy action thriller stood out to him for its approach to storytelling.
“I like Dhurandhar. I like the boldness in Dhurandhar. I didn't see the second part because I couldn't afford to go to the theatre. But I liked what they did,” Kalyan said while discussing recent films he has watched. Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Aditya Dhar, the film features Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna and Sanjay Dutt in key roles.
What did Pawan Kalyan say about Hindi and South Indian cinema?
During the interaction, Kalyan also addressed comparisons between Hindi and South Indian cinema, saying he does not enjoy viewing films through a regional lens.
Instead, he stressed the importance of appreciating strong storytelling regardless of the language in which a film is made. His comments come at a time when debates around the performance and influence of films from different industries continue to dominate entertainment conversations.
Which other film impressed the actor-politician?
Apart from Dhurandhar, Kalyan said he was impressed by Baramulla, the 2025 supernatural horror thriller directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale.
"I like horror films because they engage me. They don't let me think. They arrest my mind. Otherwise, my mind goes haywire. When I don't get sleep, I watch a horror film and suddenly my mind calms down," he said.
Speaking further about Baramulla, Kalyan said the film reminded him of his visits to Srinagar during the late 1980s for film shoots. Recalling the period, he said he had witnessed the early signs of unrest in the Valley and felt the film offered a distinctive narrative perspective on the experiences of Kashmiri Pandits, making it particularly impactful for him.
The film stars Manav Kaul and Bhasha Sumbli and is backed by Jio Studios and B62 Studios. Kalyan said the narrative resonated with him and praised the way the story was told.
Why does Pawan Kalyan enjoy horror films?
Interestingly, Kalyan revealed that horror films are among his preferred genres because they help him relax.
“I like horror films because they engage me. They don't let me think. They arrest my mind. Otherwise, my mind goes haywire,” he said, adding that he often watches horror films when he struggles to sleep.
