‘He is cooked’: YouTube runs Dhurandhar ad on Dhruv Rathee’s viral video slamming the movie, internet explodes

Dhruv Rathee released a video titled “Reality of Dhurandhar” in which he criticized Ranveer Singh’s film Dhurandhar, calling it dangerous propaganda full of misleading political messaging. He argued that because the movie presents itself as “inspired by real events,” it becomes more influential and potentially harmful than poorly made films. Rathee also highlighted the graphic violence in the film, claiming that its brutal scenes could desensitize audiences and glorify torture for commercial gain.

Additionally, Rathee pointed out how the film incorporates real footage and references to events such as the 26/11 attacks, suggesting that this close alignment with actual incidents amplifies the impact of the narrative and could promote a biased viewpoint. His critique sparked widespread discussion online, with viewers sharing strong opinions both supporting and opposing his take on the film.


Dhurandhar has solidified its status as a blockbuster, crossing Rs 800 crore in global box office collections and ranking among the highest-grossing films of the year both in India and overseas. By its third Saturday since release, the film had earned Rs 790.75 crore worldwide, with industry experts predicting it will comfortably surpass the Rs 800 crore mark by Monday, demonstrating its strong and sustained audience pull.



The film’s success extends to the domestic market as well, where it has reportedly accumulated a net total of Rs 555.5 crore in India, according to early estimates from trade website Sacnilk.