Veteran actor Paresh Rawal has once again made headlines this time for his pointed remarks about film critic Anupama Chopra’s review of Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar. Chopra had described the film as an “exhausting relentless and frenzied espionage thriller propelled by charismatic murderous men too much testosterone shrill nationalism and inflammatory anti-Pakistan narratives.” Her review sparked a strong backlash online leading her to eventually remove the video from YouTube. What did Paresh Rawal say? The controversy unfolded after filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma praised Dhurandhar on social media calling it a “quantum leap in Indian cinema” and stating that the film’s success should serve as a “warning” for the industry to “grow up.” In response Paresh Rawal tweeted Hey Ramu thanks for teaching our so-called CRITICS how to review a film! Hope they grow up! This remark was widely interpreted as an indirect dig at Anupama Chopra. Ram Gopal Varma later replied to Rawal writing Sirrrr every once in a while the industry needs a shot in the arm and @AdityaDharFilms STABBED IT. Hey ramu thanks for teaching our so called CRITICS to how to review the film ! Hope they Grow up ! @RGVzoomin https://t.co/pGqp3Zhudl — Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) December 19 2025 The earlier response of Paresh Rawal Earlier Paresh Rawal had also reacted sharply to Chopra’s critique writing on social media “Aren’t you tired of being Miss Irrelevant?” His comments resonated with many fans who voiced support for the actor while questioning Chopra’s judgment. Chopra’s review had argued that while Dhurandhar features a strong cast and high-octane drama the mix of historical references fictional violence and frenzied storytelling made the film feel heavy and overwhelming. She felt the attempt to combine real-life terror events gang rivalries and cinematic action resulted in a “dangerous and clunky” cinematic experience. More about Dhurandhar Despite the criticism Dhurandhar has become one of the most talked-about films in Indian cinema. Praised for its gripping storytelling intense action sequences and standout performances the spy thriller stars Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna with R. Madhavan Arjun Rampal Sanjay Dutt Sara Arjun Rakesh Bedi and Danish Pandor in pivotal roles. At the box office the film has emerged as a massive hit earning nearly Rs 480 crore in India and more than Rs 700 crore worldwide within just two weeks overtaking even Rajinikanth’s previous highest-grossing record.