Piyush Mishra defends 'Dhurandhar 2' against 'propaganda' allegations
What's the story
Ranveer Singh's latest film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is not only ruling the box office but also dominating social media and industry conversations. However, a section of viewers has branded it as "propaganda." To counter this narrative, actor Piyush Mishra recently defended the film at the Delhi International Film Festival.
Film defense
Mishra praises the screenplay of the movie
During his media interaction at the festival, Mishra spoke in favor of Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar franchise. He said, "There's a thin line between propaganda and cinema. For example, Dhurandhar. I loved that film. It has an amazing screenplay." "That's actually what we call cinema... So I liked Dhurandhar very much. You can't say that it was a propaganda film. It's just a film."
Film controversy
'Dhurandhar 2' has been criticized for its political messaging
Despite largely positive reviews, Dhurandhar: The Revenge has faced its share of controversy. The film's political undertones have drawn criticism from several quarters. Political commentator Dhruv Rathee recently took a dig at the sequel, calling it "brain rot." He added that, unlike the first installment, the sequel "is not even well-made propaganda" anymore.
Celebrity support
Anupam Kher defended 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'
Meanwhile, veteran actor Anupam Kher recently defended the film against claims that it is propaganda. In an Instagram video, he said, "People who are saying it's about jingoism and that it is a propaganda film... I feel so sad for them." "People who call it a propaganda film should be ashamed of themselves."
Film success
'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' has earned nearly ₹780 crore in India
Despite the controversy, Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues to dominate conversations at the box office. The film has reportedly raked in ₹778.77 crore in India till now. It also stars Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi in key roles. It was released on March 19 and has been performing well worldwide too, with a collection of over ₹1100 crore at the box office.