Dhruv Rathee Critiques ‘Dhurandhar’ Trailer, Admits Error Praising ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’; Ranvir Shorey Labels Him ‘FAKE’

The trailer for Ranveer Singh’s film ‘Dhurandhar’ sparked controversy online immediately after its release. YouTube influencer Dhruv Rathee criticized the trailer’s extreme violence, saying it crosses acceptable limits in Bollywood cinema.

Rathee described the opening scene as disturbing, showing a man tortured with wires piercing his skin. He argued that such graphic violence normalizes brutality and compared it to ISIS propaganda. Rathee also challenged the Censor Board to prioritize regulating violent content over censoring romantic scenes.

Following Rathee’s comments, social media users reminded him of his past praise for the violent cult film ‘Gangs of Wasseypur.’ They questioned why the violence in that film never drew similar criticism from him. Rathee responded by admitting that his perspective had changed, stating, “I was wrong; back then I didn’t understand the impact such films have on society.”

The debate escalated when actor Ranvir Shorey entered the fray. Shorey sarcastically told Rathee he is “wrong most of the time” but appreciates how Rathee has turned those opinions into a career. In retaliation, Rathee mocked Shorey’s appearance on the reality show Bigg Boss OTT, calling his fights “fake.” Shorey shot back, claiming the reality show fights are “not half as fake” as Rathee himself.

Fans quickly divided into two camps, some supporting Shorey and others defending Rathee’s right to critique. Shorey explained he felt compelled to intervene because Rathee was “sabotaging a film and filmmaker.” Meanwhile, supporters of Rathee accused Shorey of prolonging the drama for attention.

Key points on the controversy:

1. Dhruv Rathee criticized ‘Dhurandhar’ trailer for excessive violence.
2. Rathee admitted changing views after past praise for violent film ‘Gangs of Wasseypur.’
3. Ranvir Shorey called Rathee “fake” amid heated exchanges.
4. Social media users took sides, amplifying the debate around film violence and censorship.

‘Dhurandhar,’ directed by Aditya Dhar, features Ranveer Singh alongside Sara Arjun, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, and Sanjay Dutt. The film is slated for release in December and has garnered heightened attention due to its provocative trailer and the discussion surrounding it.