Kamal Ghorui
As Ranveer Singh starrer Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge continues its record-breaking run at the box office, the film has also found itself at the centre of a political debate, with some critics and politicians calling it propaganda. Reacting to the controversy, veteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha has weighed in, making his stance clear.Speaking in an interview with News18, Sinha dismissed the claims around the film’s narrative.“I haven’t seen Dhurandhar 2, but I have seen Dhurandhar 1, and I really liked the film. I even tweeted about it,” he said.He added, “I’ve read those claims, but I wouldn’t call it propaganda. A film is a film — it has entertainment, it has grip.”
Calls Aditya Dhar a ‘role model’ filmmaker, praises Shah Rukh Khan
Praising the film’s director, Sinha said, “I believe Aditya Dhar has emerged as a role model today. Such a fine director, such a well-made film — we haven’t seen such engaging cinema in a long time.”When asked to pick his favourite among films like Dhurandhar, Pathaan, Ek Tha Tiger, and Dhurandhar 2, Sinha said, “Dhurandhar, I liked it very much.”He added, “And Pathaan — Shah Rukh Khan is a national icon. Of course I like his films, but I haven’t watched Pathaan.”Reaffirming his view, he said, “Dhurandhar was very good. I really liked it.”
On Dhurandhar 2 criticism: ‘I’ll speak after watching it’
When asked about those opposing Dhurandhar 2, Sinha chose to hold back his opinion for now.“I’ll say something after I watch it,” he said.Even when pressed further, he replied in his trademark style, “If you want me to say ‘Khamosh,’ I won’t say it right now. I’ll say it after watching the film.”Addressing criticism of the first film, Sinha remained firm.“No, no — I’ve already praised Dhurandhar 1. Once I’ve praised it, that’s the end of the matter,” he said.
Film continues dream run at the box office
Meanwhile, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is enjoying a dream run in theatres. Starring Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, Sanjay Dutt, and Rakesh Bedi, the film has struck a chord with audiences.A sequel to the blockbuster Dhurandhar, the film has already crossed the Rs 1,000 crore mark worldwide within weeks of its release, becoming one of the fastest films to achieve the milestone and breaking multiple box office records.
