Mumbai, March 29 Actress Aneet Padda's sister, Reet Padda, is currently facing intense criticism for calling the recently released film, 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', a piece of propaganda.
In her social media posts, Reet stated that both the Ranveer Singh-starrer 'Dhurandhar' and the Anupam Kher-starrer 'The Kashmir Files' are "propaganda" films. She wrote, "For 'Dhurandhar', it essentially presents a government-friendly narrative, using political speeches to justify, for example, the minor issue of demonetization. Should we call it propaganda? Yes. Deny it? Absolutely not. But perhaps your definition of "propaganda" is...different, who knows."
Amid growing criticism, Reet has deleted her Instagram account. Additionally, she has also deleted her LinkedIn account.
She also stated that films like these promote a particular narrative in public discourse. She further added, "Apparently, these films engage in a bit of 'creative math', like '32,000 women converted to Islam!' when actual cases barely involve a few hundred. But hey, that's how propaganda works, right? Take a sliver of truth, add some ridiculously inflated numbers, and suddenly you have a full-blown narrative against a community. I never said the problems didn't exist, but these films clearly promote a certain narrative, and deviation is apparently optional. I would love to hear about the 'real' ground reality from someone in the know...if only you weren't hiding behind an anonymous account."
'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, has emerged as one of the biggest box-office successes in recent Indian cinema. The response has been overwhelmingly positive across markets. The film has achieved high occupancy rates, multiple sold-out shows, and strong traction in dubbed versions, indicating widespread appeal. Industry figures like Ayushmann Khurrana and Anupam Kher praised its scale and performances, while critics highlighted its spectacle-driven storytelling. Ram Gopal Varma called its success a disruption to traditional filmmaking norms.
Culturally, the 'Dhurandhar' franchise has evolved into a mass phenomenon. Its blend of hyper-stylized action, nationalism, and star power has resonated strongly with audiences, reflecting current cinematic trends. Viral moments, music, and even off-screen incidents have amplified its reach, turning it into more than just a film, a conversation driver. The sequel solidifies the franchise as a defining force in modern Bollywood spectacle cinema. However, the film has also ruffled one section of the audience, with many claiming it to be pro-establishment propaganda.