A Bollywood spy thriller has become a political weapon, deployed by all sides across the vast expanse of India.
Since the release of its first part in December 2025, 'Dhurandhar', directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, has broken box office records.
The sequel, 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', released on March 19, 2026; and has only turned up the heat.
The imagery, dialogues, and its own politics are now being cited in election campaigns and social media battles.
In Uttar Pradesh, posters inspired by the film have appeared in parts of Lucknow and Amethi, targeting opposition leader Akhilesh Yadav of the Samajwadi Party.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi invoked 'Dhurandhar' alongside some earlier controversial films to accuse the Congress and the Left of “habitual dishonesty”.
Congress MP Tariq Anwar launched one of the sharpest attacks on 'Dhurandhar', and by extension the BJP.
AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha, who was removed as the party's deputy leader in the Upper House, released a video response to allegations from party seniors.
