'Dhurandhar' crew fell ill due to chicken contamination issue: Report
What's the story
The shooting of the upcoming film Dhurandhar in Leh was recently disrupted when around 120 crew members fell ill. While early reports speculated that poor food quality or cost-cutting on set might be to blame, local authorities have confirmed the illness was part of a wider chicken contamination issue in Leh and was unrelated to the film's production or catering.
Statement
Source dismisses cost-cutting speculations
A source close to the film told Bollywood Hungama, "This is one of the biggest films in production right now." "Why would there be any need for cost-cutting at all? Leh is an incredibly difficult terrain to shoot." "Health, hygiene, and crew safety have consistently been treated as top priorities. Additional precautions and stricter supplier checks are now in place." The insider added that filming continues under controlled conditions despite the incident.
Production update
Final leg of shoot in Leh
The movie, directed by Aditya Dhar, is in its final leg of production with a few weeks left to shoot in Leh. The source confirmed that they will wrap up and return to Mumbai by September. "We have another few weeks of shoot left here. We will wrap and be back in Mumbai by mid-September."
Film details
Everything to know about 'Dhurandhar'
Dhurandhar is a spy action thriller featuring an ensemble cast including Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Akshaye Khanna. The film has been generating buzz since its first look was released by Jio Studios and garnered over 50 million views on YouTube. It is set to hit theaters on December 5, 2025.