📌 Key Points
- Dhruv Rathee slams ‘Dhurandhar 2’ as ‘brainrot’ and a rewrite of real events.
- Rathee critiques the film’s depiction of demonetisation as a ‘masterstroke’.
- He questions the film’s potential to promote political agendas through misinformation.
- Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has grossed over ₹1000 crore worldwide.
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has heavily criticized Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar 2,’ accusing it of distorting real events and resembling ‘WhatsApp forwards’. He specifically targeted the film’s portrayal of demonetisation, questioning its accuracy and potential political bias.
Rathee’s Scathing Review of ‘Dhurandhar 2’
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee , in his new video, has launched a scathing attack on Aditya Dhar and his latest film, Dhurandhar The Revenge. The political commentator had earlier criticised the film, calling it a ‘brainrot’, and in his latest video, he said the film tries to rewrite events that citizens of India have survived.
Dhruv then notes the depiction of demonetisation in Dhurandhar 2 and says the film portrays it as a masterstroke, but the reality is quite different. “Think logically and it makes one wonder if there is any sense to it! Just for a little issue can such a big action be taken?” He picked up references from research works and RBI reports to counter the claim presented in the film, and added how multiple citizens died after demonetisation, standing outside ATM queues, and many suffered heart attacks.
Demonetisation Depiction Under Fire
The YouTuber then asked the Election Commission and the Supreme Court whether making such a film is allowed, which shows a national political party to be anti-national. Where one mixes lies with truth to promote one political leader. If yes, then no need to be surprised because in the future many will try to use the same techniques and make a film against the same party.
Political Bias Allegations Surface
The sequel, titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge, charts the rise of Ranveer Singh’s character, Hamza Ali Mazari, in the Karachi underworld, while also delving into his origins as Jaskirat Singh Rangi, tracing the journey of the young man who eventually becomes a covert operative. The film has crossed the ₹ 1000 crore mark worldwide.
Rathee’s critique raises concerns about the blurring lines between cinematic representation and historical accuracy. With ‘Dhurandhar 2’ achieving box office success, the debate around its narrative is likely to continue.
