Dhurandhar Actor Naveen Kaushik Fires Back at Dhruv Rathee, Accusing Him of Capitalizing on Film's Success
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The controversy surrounding Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar has taken a new turn, with actor Naveen Kaushik speaking out against political commentator Dhruv Rathee's scathing critique of the film. In an interview with SCREEN, Kaushik, who plays Donga in the spy thriller, expressed his disagreement with Rathee's video, which branded Dhurandhar as 'dangerous propaganda'. Kaushik accused Rathee of trying to cash in on the film's success for views, saying, "He got some views because of us, congratulations." This comes after Devoleena Bhattacharjee also slammed Rathee on social media, telling him to stop talking about Dhurandhar. Rathee's video, titled 'Reality of Dhurandhar', claimed that the film is built on lies and falsehoods, and that director Aditya Dhar has tried to sell these lies to the audience. He argued that the film's use of real events and footage makes it more believable, but also more problematic. Meanwhile, Dhurandhar is enjoying a successful run at the box office, having collected an estimated ₹ 589.50 crore in India since its release on December 5. The film stars Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, and R. Madhavan, among others, and is scheduled for a sequel release on March 19, 2026. Dhurandhar's success has sparked a debate about the film's portrayal of real events and its potential impact on the audience. While some have praised the film's engaging storyline, others have criticized its excessive violence and gore. The controversy surrounding Dhurandhar is set to continue, with Rathee's video sparking a heated discussion on social media.
