📌 Key Points
- Rakesh Bedi defends ‘Dhurandhar 2’ against ‘propaganda’ claims, citing strong writing and screenplay.
- Bedi indirectly criticized Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency,’ noting its short box office run.
- ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ is receiving positive reviews and strong audience support despite criticism.
- Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency,’ based on the Indian Emergency, underperformed at the box office.
Rakesh Bedi is defending ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ amid propaganda claims, contrasting its success with Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency.’ Bedi emphasized ‘Dhurandhar’s’ strong writing, noting the audience’s positive response compared to the biopic’s box office failure.
Rakesh Bedi Defends ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’
Actor Rakesh Bedi is currently receiving widespread praise for his performance in Dhurandhar: The Revenge . While the film has largely opened to positive reviews, a section of viewers has labelled it “propaganda”. Addressing the criticism, Rakesh recently shared his thoughts in an interview with NDTV, where he defended the film and took an indirect dig at Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency.
Talking about the buzz and strong audience response surrounding Dhurandhar: The Revenge, he added, “Recently, there were films made on Indira Gandhi and (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi. These films didn’t run for even two days. Dhurandhar’s writing and screenplay are strong. People haven’t seen a film mounted on such a scale before.”
Bedi’s Dig at Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’
Rakesh’s remarks come amid ongoing debates around the film’s themes and its reception on social media. Despite the criticism, the film has continued to perform well at the box office and has found strong support among audiences. For context, Kangana Ranaut recently portrayed former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in her self-directed film Emergency. The historical biographical drama, released in 2025, was based on the period of the Indian Emergency (1975–77). However, the film failed to make an impact at the box office, collecting only ₹ 18.40 crore worldwide.
‘Dhurandhar 2’ Success Amidst Controversy
The film has been receiving unanimous praise from critics, industry insiders and audiences. Stars like Allu Arjun, Mahesh Babu and Jr NTR, among others, have praised Aditya Dhar’s conviction and direction and applauded Ranveer Singh’s performance. On its opening day alone, the film broke box office records and earned ₹ 146 crore at the domestic box office (including ₹ 43 crore from paid previews). The film continues to perform well.
Bedi’s defense of ‘Dhurandhar 2’ highlights the ongoing discussions around film themes and reception. The film’s success contrasts with ‘Emergency’s’ performance, adding fuel to the debate about historical narratives in cinema and audience preferences.
