Smriti Irani speaks against Ranveer Singh-Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar outrage: It’s just a film
Smriti Irani hailed Dhurandhar Aditya Dhar's vision while giving her own review on the movie and performances by Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal and others.
Last Updated: 09.16 AM, Dec 11, 2025
Dhurandhar is currently facing a lot of outrage, for the movie is being tagged as 'propoganda' with 'high jingoism.' Smriti Irani has reached out to those very people and asked them to view Dhurandhar as 'just a film.' The actress-politician is the latest to review Ranveer Singh's movie which continues going viral on the internet. Akshaye Khanna's entry scene in the film, particularly, is the peak internet moment at this point of time. On the other hand, Dhurandhar is mired into a controversy about it being a propaganda film. Smriti Irani has shared her views on the very subject.
Smriti Irani backs Dhurandhar makers, states ‘it’s just a film’
Smriti Irani addressed the ongoing criticism for Dhurandhar and penned a note addressing the same. She recalled the real-life incidents and why Dhurandhar should not be the cause for an outrage in comparison. "If you have looked into the eyes of the wife of a fallen soldier & walked her to the cremation ground, if you have visited the Jagti camp in Jammu, if you have seen the deserted temple premises of Sharika Devi in Srinagar, if you have met those who were on duty during the Parliament attack or have family that survived the 26/11 Mumbai attack, then nothing in Dhurandhar should lead you to outrage — after all it’s just a film," she wrote in her Instagram post.
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Smriti Irani hails Aditya Dhar as a filmmaker as well as researcher, her thoughts on the performances
With it, the Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi lead hailed Aditya Dhar as both a storyteller and a researcher. "It’s the quivering face as he pulls the cover off a dead son that makes #akshayekhanna’s performance a lesson in craft & @ranveersingh’s piercing eyes that speak when he doesn’t is a must watch for those who aspire to be consistent in their pursuit of a legacy, that @rampal72 can be so menacing is a revelation," she penned for each actor.
Smriti Irani’s Dhurandhar review
Praising the film while backing the makers, the actress-politician wrote, "Dhurandhar isn’t just a film — it’s the echo of lives lived and lost; and if cinema can make you feel that weight, maybe you owe it more than outrage."
Apart from Ranveer, Dhurandhar is also in news for Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt and Sara Arjun's performances. The movie also stars Saumya Tandon, Krystle D’Souza, Rakesh Bedi, Gaurav Gera and Danish Pandor in pivotal roles.
FAQs
Q: Is the Dhurandhar movie based on a real story?
A: Dhurandhar draws inspiration from geopolitical tensions and real-life incidents of covert operations conducted by India's RAW, particularly those related to Operation Lyari. It is a government-led crackdown on criminal syndicates in the Lyari neighbourhood of Karachi, Pakistan.
Q: When is the Dhurandhar OTT release date?
A: The tentative OTT streaming release date for Dhurandhar on Netflix is January 30, 2026, as per the 8-week window rule after the theatrical run.
Q: Which streaming platform will Dhurandhar stream on?
A: Dhurandhar will stream exclusively on Netflix following its theatrical run, as the streaming giant has acquired the film's digital rights.
Q: Who is the director of Dhurandhar?
A: The film Dhurandhar is written, directed, and co-produced by Aditya Dhar, who is known for his work on the film Uri: The Surgical Strike.