YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has announced a video aimed at dismantling a ₹300 crore propaganda film, widely believed to be the hit film Dhurandhar. He promises that the backlash from his video will be significant and plans to release it tonight.
Dhruv Rathee has sparked widespread discussion by promising a forthcoming video that he claims will “destroy a ₹300 crore propaganda film”.
Rathee made the remark on social media platform X on Saturday, in a post widely interpreted as a reference to the blockbuster Hindi film Dhurandhar, which has broken box office records since its release.
He wrote, “It takes 1 YouTube video to destroy a ₹300 crore propaganda film. And I guarantee you that the MELTDOWN after this video will be so bad. They’re not ready for this. Releasing tonight 😉 (sic).”
Rathee’s remark comes as Dhurandhar continues its successful run in cinemas. The spy action film, directed by Aditya Dhar, has reportedly crossed significant box office milestones and is among the highest-grossing Indian films of the year.
The film’s commercial success has been accompanied by vigorous discussion about its themes and presentation.
When Dhruv Rathee had earlier criticised Aditya Dhar
This is not the first time Rathee has criticised Dhurandhar. In November, shortly after the film’s trailer drop, he sharply condemned the director’s creative choices. Rathee wrote that Dhurandhar’s intense scenes of violence, gore and torture “is the equivalent of watching ISIS beheadings and calling it ‘entertainment’.”
He added, “His lust for money is so unhinged that he is willingly poisoning the minds of the young generation, desensitising them to gore and glorifying unimaginable torture.”
Rathee’s critique extended beyond content concerns. He also urged India’s Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to examine the material more closely, highlighting what he described as inconsistent standards in the industry’s approach to graphic depictions.
About Dhurandhar
Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh alongside Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan and Sanjay Dutt, has drawn audiences with its intense storyline and high production values.
Released in early December, it follows an Indian spy’s dangerous mission and has been praised for performances and technical aspects even as discussions about its political tone persist.
Part 2 of the film – Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge – will release on March 19, 2026.
