Actor Danish Pandor, starring in the film Dhurandhar, addressed comparisons between his movie's gritty realism and larger-than-life spy films like Pathaan and War 2. Pandor stated that diverse cinematic approaches, from grounded espionage to stylized action, can coexist and cater to different audience preferences. He emphasized that cinema is subjective and not competitive, with the primary goal being the preservation of the theatrical experience for all types of storytelling.