Filmmaker Karan Johar expressed being "blown away" by Aditya Dhar's spy action thriller "Dhurandhar," starring Ranveer Singh. Speaking at a book launch, Johar praised the film's seamless storytelling, use of background music, and direction, stating it made him question his own filmmaking abilities. He noted the film's beautiful execution without overt self-awareness. Johar also mentioned enjoying "Saiyaara" and "Lokah" this year, highlighting "Dhurandhar" as a strong end to his cinematic year.