Dhruv Rathee signals fresh attack on Rs 300-crore hit ‘Dhurandhar’
PTC Web Desk: Political commentator and digital content creator Dhruv Rathee has once again triggered debate around the blockbuster spy thriller 'Dhurandhar', hinting at a fresh critique without directly naming the film.
In a post on social media platform X on Saturday, he claimed that a single upcoming video would “destroy a Rs 300-crore propaganda film”. Although he avoided mentioning any title, the remark was widely interpreted as a reference to 'Dhurandhar', which recently crossed the Rs 300-crore mark at the domestic box office.
Several users responding to Rathee’s post speculated that his comment was aimed at the Ranveer Singh-led film, which is fast emerging as the highest-earning Indian release of the year. The film, which hit theatres on December 5, has so far earned over Rs 480 crore net in India and approximately Rs 740 crore worldwide, according to industry estimates.
Renewed clash with director Aditya Dhar
Dhruv Rathee’s latest remark comes weeks after he publicly criticised Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar following the release of the film’s trailer in November. At the time, Rathee objected strongly to the depiction of graphic violence in the promo, arguing that such imagery crossed ethical boundaries in mainstream cinema.
He had accused the filmmaker of normalising brutality for commercial gain and warned that excessive violence could negatively influence younger audiences by desensitising them to cruelty.
Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar features Ranveer Singh as an Indian intelligence operative operating undercover in Pakistan’s Lyari region, where he infiltrates criminal syndicates linked to terror networks. While the film has been widely praised for its performances, scale and technical execution, its political messaging has drawn divided reactions.
Actor Hrithik Roshan, who reviewed the film publicly, lauded its cinematic craft but noted his disagreement with certain political undertones.
The film also stars Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan and Sanjay Dutt in key roles. A sequel to the film has already been announced, with Part Two scheduled for release in March 2026.
- With inputs from agencies
