Troubles Mount for Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar The Revenge Amid Controversies

Ranveer Singh's latest film, Dhurandhar The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar, is facing significant hurdles despite its strong box office performance. The film, a sequel to the earlier Dhurandhar starring Madhavan and Sanjay Dutt, has captivated audiences since its release on March 19, 2026.

The film's momentum has been challenged on two fronts. A lawyer named Sheela has approached the Madras High Court seeking a ban, arguing that the movie's screening could influence voters in the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections. The court has advised her to formally file a petition before considering the matter further.

Simultaneously, a Sikh organisation in Mumbai has lodged a complaint regarding a controversial poster and a scene in the film. The poster depicts Ranveer Singh’s character in traditional Sikh attire holding a cigarette, which the group finds disrespectful to their religious symbols. Additionally, a scene showing actor R. Madhavan's character smoking while reciting a Gurbani verse has drawn sharp criticism. Sardar Gurjyot Singh, President of Sikhs in Maharashtra, stated, "Reciting Gurbani while smoking is an insult to our religion. Such portrayal cannot be tolerated."

The complainants are demanding removal of the poster and the offending scene, along with a temporary halt to screenings until corrections are made. The filmmakers have yet to respond publicly. Fans continue to engage actively with the film’s content on social media as this controversy unfolds.

With these legal and cultural challenges looming, the future course of Dhurandhar The Revenge remains uncertain. Observers will be keenly watching how the makers address these issues while maintaining the film’s box office trajectory.