Dhurandhar released days ago, yet you still see conversations around its impact and politics. Viewers who reject the film’s perspective call it right-wing propaganda. Others insist it is not propaganda and believe it only presents a dramatised version of what they see as the truth.
Fans who view the film as pushing a right-wing agenda say that after Vivek Agnihotri failed to deliver films for that ideology, Aditya Dhar stepped in with Dhurandhar. They argue that the film fills a gap that supporters wanted addressed.
They also believe right-wing supporters stayed silent during the Kantara controversy involving Ranveer because it would affect Dhurandhar. Once the film released, these supporters tweeted in its favour because it aligned with their beliefs. Anyone who disagreed faced trolling and harsh online attacks.
These fans point out that such aggressive reactions have continued for years. They mention how Shah Rukh Khan has been targeted repeatedly by these groups. They see a clear pattern of coordinated hostility against anyone who refuses to follow their expectations.
They recall Aamir Khan being trolled before Laal Singh Chaddha, Kareena Kapoor targeted for her marriage, Sonam Kapoor for being “woke,” and Swara Bhasker for being openly left-wing. They add Akshay Kumar before Laxmii, Deepika Padukone before Chhapaak and Padmaavat, and Karan Johar almost every time he appears online.
Actors like Taapsee Pannu face trolling for nearly every project. Alia Bhatt deals with attacks for being a “nepo kid.” Ranveer Singh was abused heavily after his nude photoshoot. You see the same cycle repeat with little pause and little reflection.
Supporters of this view say the right wing continues to bully, abuse, and harass actors regardless of the film they choose or the politics they follow. They accept that the left wing also criticises strongly, yet they argue the nature of threats differs in tone and risk.
You then return to Dhurandhar, a well-made and technically sharp film. Here, you ask what draws fans to it. Is its appeal shaped by its politics, or does the storytelling and craft create that connection? The debate continues without a clear endpoint.
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