At HTLS, Imtiaz Ali hails Dhurandhar, says many in Bollywood called it an impractical film, least likely to succeed

‘Most impractical film’: Imtiaz Ali says studios initially rejected Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar

Imtiaz Ali said that though the film industry says long films aren't working owing to reduced attention spans, the Dhurandhar franchise proved them wrong.

Imtiaz Ali praises Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' for breaking rules; says, 'People thought that this is the most impractical, a film with the least likelihood of success'

During a recent event, filmmaker Imtiaz Ali discussed the dynamic evolution within the Hindi film industry, primarily influenced by the phenomenal box office success of Dhurandhar. Highlighting the film's deviation from conventional formats, Ali noted how it has compelled various studios to rethink their approaches. Filmmakers are now in a period of deep reflection and creativity, eager to find fresh methods to connect with viewers.

Imtiaz Ali says Dhurandhar was 'most impractical' with 'least likelihood of success' before defying BO rules

At a recent event, Imtiaz Ali said that Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar was once considered an 'impractical' film with little chance of success. However, Aditya Dhar's directorial has now become a reference point for filmmakers trying to understand audience preferences.

At HTLS, Imtiaz Ali hails Dhurandhar, says many in Bollywood called it an impractical film, least likely to succeed

Dhurandhar starred Ranveer Singh in the lead role and released in theatres last year in December. It went on to become a blockbuster.