Renu Desai praises the blockbuster Dhurandhar 2 starring Ranveer Singh while Telangana Police arrest a YouTuber for online abuse targeting her, signaling stricter actions against social media…
Dumtika Editorial
March 23, 2026 · 1 min read

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Renu Desai, acclaimed actor and former wife of Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, has recently voiced her admiration for the hit film Dhurandhar: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar. The film, a sequel to the 2025 spy thriller Dhurandhar, stars Ranveer Singh and has garnered massive box office success, collecting over ₹400 crore domestically and ₹660 crore worldwide within its first four days. Desai urged audiences who respect the armed forces to watch the film, highlighting its patriotic themes and quoting the Bhagavad Gita featured prominently in the narrative.
The movie boasts a stellar cast including Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, and Sara Arjun, with critics and fans praising Ranveer Singh’s performance as a career-best. Amid this cinematic celebration, Renu Desai has also been in the news due to a recent crackdown on social media bullying. Telangana Cyber Cell arrested Kotipalli Venkanna, a YouTuber and security guard, for posting obscene comments targeting her. This action followed her stern warning to online trolls who had crossed the line with vulgar and disrespectful remarks.
Filmmaker Ashok Teja expressed support for the police's firm stance against such antisocial behavior, stating, "Social Media bullying must be curbed. The government has been issuing repeated warnings, and now we are finally seeing strict action being implemented." The police seized Venkanna's phone during interrogation, signaling a serious approach to tackling online harassment.
As Dhurandhar 2 continues to dominate the box office, Renu Desai's dual role as a film enthusiast and advocate against online abuse highlights the growing attention to celebrity security and respect on digital platforms. Fans await her next moves both on social media and the entertainment front.