Dhurandhar has shattered box office records and emerged as one of the biggest Hindi film franchises of 2025 and 2026. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the action-packed saga starred Ranveer Singh in the lead alongside R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna, Sara Arjun, Sanjay Dutt and Rakesh Bedi. While Dhurandhar and its sequel won over audiences and critics alike, Ranveer Singh's father-in-law, badminton legend Prakash Padukone, recently shared his honest take on the blockbuster. Dhurandhar 2 is currently streaming on JioHotstar in India and on Netflix internationally.In a recent conversation with The Indian Express, Prakash Padukone spoke warmly about Dhurandhar and praised the effort that went into making the film. He described it as a well-crafted project backed by strong performances from the entire cast.At the same time, Padukone admitted that he personally felt the film featured a little more violence than he would have preferred. However, he was quick to add, "We felt there was a little bit too much violence, but the majority of people liked it, so I think that’s more important."The comments offered a balanced perspective from someone who appreciated the film's quality while also sharing a small criticism. You Might Also Like:A close family bond beyond the spotlightBeyond discussing the film, Deepika Padukone's father opened up about his relationship with Ranveer Singh and the strong bond shared by their families. According to him, the Padukones and the Singhs remain closely connected despite their demanding schedules.He revealed that the two families make a conscious effort to spend time together and have even built a tradition around it. Padukone shared that they typically go on a family vacation together at least once every year, something that has helped maintain their close relationship over the years.The badminton icon also spoke about the common interests he shares with his son-in-law. Sports, unsurprisingly, tops the list. Prakash said Ranveer is deeply passionate about sports and often discusses various sporting events and developments with him.You Might Also Like:Their conversations, however, are not limited to sports. Padukone revealed that he often turns to Ranveer when he wants to understand more about cinema and the business side of the film industry. While Ranveer enjoys talking about sports, Prakash Padukone enjoys asking him questions about movies, filmmaking and how the entertainment world operates.Because of their professional commitments, opportunities to sit down together are limited. Yet whenever they do get some free time, they enjoy watching and discussing football and cricket. Those shared interests have become an important part of their relationship.He further added, "We don’t get so much time, as they are all busy, but whatever time we get, we like to sit together and enjoy whether it’s football or cricket. He is an Arsenal fan, and our daughter Anisha is a Manchester United fan, so there are these common interests."Released in theatres on December 5, 2025, Dhurandhar became a massive commercial success, while Dhurandhar 2, which arrived on March 19, 2026.