'Fake fights': Dhruv Rathee-Ranvir Shorey lock horns over 'Dhurandhar' trailer
What's the story
YouTuber and social commentator Dhruv Rathee recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to criticize the trailer of Aditya Dhar's upcoming film Dhurandhar. He called the violent visuals "excessive" and "disturbing," sparking a heated exchange with actor Ranvir Shorey. The actor, known for films like Mithya, Khosla Ka Ghosla!, and Titli, responded to Rathee's critique by questioning his credibility based on his past praise for Gangs of Wasseypur.
Exchange of words
'Buddy, you're wrong most of the time'
Rathee wrote, "Aditya Dhar has truly crossed a limit of cheapness in Bollywood." "The extreme violence...torture shown in his latest film trailer is the equivalent of watching ISIS beheadings and calling it 'entertainment.'" Responding to Shorey's comment on his past praise for Gangs of Wasseypur, Rathee admitted he was wrong, as he didn't understand the impact such movies have on society. Shorey said, "Buddy, you're wrong most of the time, but I love how you've turned that into a career."
Back and forth
Rathee's rebuttal and Shorey's counterattack
Rathee responded to Shorey by posting a screenshot of a YouTube thumbnail featuring the actor's previous stint on Bigg Boss OTT 3. The thumbnail read, "First fight over rationing at BB house." He wrote, "Better than a career where you have to do fake fights on Bigg Boss for livelihood." Not one to back down, Shorey replied, "The fights in BB house are not half as fake as you buddy. Lage raho."
Social media buzz
Netizens react to Rathee-Shorey exchange
The exchange between Rathee and Shorey naturally triggered a flurry of reactions on X. While some users supported Rathee, others praised Shorey's spirit. One user wrote, "He said sorry for his mistake. But what do you have to do with that, you have sorry in your name." Another quipped, "Ranvir Shorey tweeting about Dhruv Rathee is the most screen time he's had in a decade." While a third took Shorey's side, "You didn't actually roast him, you fried him."