The trailer of Aditya Dhar’s upcoming spy action thriller Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, has generated massive buzz online for its gritty tone and graphic violence. While many fans have praised the trailer’s dark intensity, not everyone shares the same enthusiasm. Popular content creator and political commentator Dhruv Rathee has strongly criticized the film, comparing its violent visuals to disturbing propaganda content released by ISIS.
Dhruv Rathee Criticizes Dhurandhar Trailer’s ‘Extreme Gore’
Shortly after the trailer’s release, Dhruv Rathee took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his disapproval.
In his post, he accused director Aditya Dhar of pushing boundaries of “cheapness” in Bollywood.
“Aditya Dhar has truly crossed a limit of cheapness in Bollywood. The extreme violence, gore and torture shown in his latest film trailer is the equivalent of watching ISIS beheadings and calling it ‘entertainment’,” Rathee wrote.
He further alleged that the filmmaker was prioritizing profit over social responsibility:
“His lust for money is so unhinged that he is willingly poisoning the minds of the young generation, desensitizing them to gore and glorifying unimaginable torture.”
Rathee Urges Censor Board to Intervene
Dhruv Rathee went on to call upon the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to review the violent content showcased in the trailer.
He wrote:
“This is the chance for the Censor Board to show if they have a bigger problem with people kissing or watching someone get skinned alive.”
His comments have sparked a debate online about cinematic freedom, censorship standards, and the portrayal of graphic violence in mainstream Indian films.
Dhurandhar: A Brutal Spy Thriller With Ranveer Singh in the Lead
Dhurandhar features Ranveer Singh in the role of an Indian undercover agent operating inside Pakistan.
The film also stars Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, and R. Madhavan in pivotal roles.
Two particular scenes from the trailer have drawn widespread attention for their graphic execution:
- Arjun Rampal, playing an ISI Major, is shown skinning a man alive
- Akshaye Khanna, portraying a Lahore gangster, is seen bludgeoning a man to death with a stone
These sequences have fuelled discussions about whether the violence crossed acceptable limits.
Fans Celebrate the Trailer’s Dark and Raw Tone
While Dhruv Rathee has strongly condemned the trailer, a large section of the internet appears to be impressed, even thrilled by the bold and gritty approach.
Many viewers praised the background score by Shashwat Sachdev and applauded the “darkness” and “atmosphere” of the film.
One fan wrote:
“The energy, the darkness, the atmosphere… it feels like Shashwat just opened a new chapter in Indian music.”
Another user urged the censor board not to dilute the film:
“To the Censor Board: We need the movie exactly as shown in the trailer. NO CUTS, NO BLUR.”
