IFFD 2026: "Dhurandhar 2 represents New India", says Kangana Ranaut
At the International Film Festival Delhi (IFFD) 2026, the film Dhurandhar 2 became one of the biggest highlights. Actress and politician Kangana Ranaut shared her thoughts and said the film reflects a “new India” that is confident and ready to shine on the global stage.
She explained that Indian cinema is changing, and films like Dhurandhar 2 show how powerful and bold storytelling has become. According to her, India is now telling its stories in a way that the whole world can notice and appreciate.
"Look, this platform is for such films. This is the picture of New India," she said.
She further added, "In which, culture, patriotism and modernity, the dream of a developed India, you see the pulsating energy of a New India. For this, such platforms should be there. We are very grateful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, who has given us the dream of a developed India. And we are all moving forward with it."
Kangana also praised the film’s director, Aditya Dhar. She said that directors are the real driving force behind films and deserve much more recognition. In her view, while actors often get most of the spotlight, it is the directors and the team behind the scenes who truly shape a movie.
She added that Aditya Dhar’s success can inspire young people. Instead of only dreaming of becoming actors, many may now feel encouraged to explore filmmaking and direction as a career. She believes this shift is important for the growth of the film industry.
The film, starring Ranveer Singh, has already created a strong buzz and received a lot of appreciation. Its success shows that audiences are enjoying meaningful and well-made cinema.
About IFFD 2026
The International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026 started on March 24 at Bharat Mandapam. The opening event saw a huge crowd from the film industry, including actors, directors, producers, and many experienced artists.
Many popular celebrities walked the red carpet, such as Arjun Kapoor, Nimrat Kaur, Vicky Kaushal, Sanya Malhotra, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Anupam Kher, Sharmila Tagore, and many others. Their presence made the event very exciting and glamorous.
The ceremony began with a special tribute celebrating 150 years of the song Vande Mataram, which added a patriotic touch to the evening.
The festival was officially opened with the traditional lighting of the lamp. This was done by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with ministers Kapil Mishra and Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma, and famous actors like Hema Malini, Kangana Ranaut, and Sharmila Tagore.
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