# Dhruv Rathee's Fiery Takedown of

# Dhruv Rathee's Fiery Takedown of *Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge* – Is Bollywood's Spy Thriller Now "Blatant Propaganda"? **Imagine a blockbuster spy thriller raking in crores at the box office, only for YouTuber Dhruv Rathee to call it out as "well-made propaganda" that's gone too far.** In his latest critique, Rathee slams director Aditya Dhar for *Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge*, accusing it of crossing into overt agenda-pushing, unlike subtler films that at least hid their biases[1][2]. This isn't Rathee's first clash with the franchise. He previously labeled the original *Dhurandhar* a "Rs 300 crore propaganda film," vowing a YouTube video to "destroy" it, pointing to its use of real 26/11 Mumbai attack footage, terrorist audio, and Pakistan-based gangsters to blur fiction and fact[1][2][5]. Rathee argued the film's engaging storytelling makes it "more dangerous" than flops like *The Taj Story*, as it poisons young minds with gore akin to "ISIS beheadings" and unhinged violence[1][2]. He even dissected scenes for "subtle dog whistling" against Muslims and misleading intelligence depictions[5]. The backlash was swift. *Dhurandhar* actor Naveen Kaushik fired back, calling Rathee's "Reality of Dhurandhar" video "jhootha and vahiyat" (lies and trash), crediting the film for boosting Rathee's views: "He got some views because of us, congratulations"[2][4]. Director Aditya Dhar responded cryptically on Instagram, celebrating the film's "organic" Rs 480 crore+ India net and Rs 740 crore worldwide gross as proof of audience love for patriotic stories "rewritten" with heart[1][4]. Online, Rathee faced brutal trolling, with creators exposing his review as "misleading" and agenda-driven[3][6].

Intense spy thriller movie poster with dramatic action scene

Stock image: A high-stakes spy thriller in action – reminiscent of the *Dhurandhar* controversy.

Yet, *Dhurandhar*'s success endures, with critics praising its raw, unapologetic storytelling amid the noise[4]. Rathee's escalation to *Dhurandhar 2* – dubbing it "blatant" and no longer "well-made" – raises the stakes: Is this cinematic patriotism or dangerous fiction dressed as reality?[1][2] What do you think – is Rathee right to call out the film, or is he overreaching? **Drop your thoughts in the comments below, share this post if it sparked a debate, and subscribe for more Bollywood drama breakdowns!**
Citations
1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/dhruv-rathees-fresh-attack-rs-300-crore-propaganda-film-claim-netizens-say-its-dhurandhar/articleshow/126093582.cms
2.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/dhurandhar-actor-reacts-to-dhruv-rathee-s-video-aditya-dhar-s-film-false-propaganda-ranveer-singh-akshaye-khanna-101766539865857.html
3.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a__X2ntsYrc
4.https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/dhurandhar-director-aditya-dhar-strikes-back-at-dhruv-rathees-dangerous-propaganda-criticism-of-his-ranveer-singh-akshaye-khanna-hit-1.500389244
5.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWIJNCU8OOs
6.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pkrPlMAc3M
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