Popular YouTuber and social commentator Dhruv Rathee has ignited a fresh wave of controversy with a cryptic yet explosive post on social media platform X. The post, which promises an upcoming video that will "destroy a Rs 300 crore propaganda film," has set the internet abuzz, with netizens quickly connecting the dots to the blockbuster spy thriller 'Dhurandhar'.
The Provocative Social Media Post
On Saturday afternoon, Dhruv Rathee took to his X account and made a bold declaration that immediately captured widespread attention. He wrote, “It takes 1 YouTube video to destroy a Rs 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 ;).”
While Rathee deliberately avoided naming the film, the timing and the specific mention of the Rs 300 crore figure left little to the imagination for his followers. This post came just days after the Ranveer Singh-starrer 'Dhurandhar' officially crossed the coveted Rs 300 crore mark in net collections at the Indian box office. The comment section was flooded with users asserting that the target was unmistakably director Aditya Dhar's recent hit.
A History of Criticism: Rathee vs. 'Dhurandhar'
This is not the first instance where Dhruv Rathee has trained his sights on 'Dhurandhar'. His latest teaser follows severe criticism he levelled against the film back in November, shortly after its trailer was released.
At that time, Rathee had openly called out director Aditya Dhar, accusing him of crossing a line. He expressed strong disapproval of the graphic violence depicted in the trailer, drawing a stark parallel. Rathee had stated that “The extreme violence, gore and torture shown in his latest film trailer is the equivalent of watching ISIS beheadings and calling it ‘entertainment’.”
He further intensified his attack by suggesting that the filmmaker's “lust for money is so unhinged that he is willingly poisoning the minds of the young generation.” This established a clear precedent for his current antagonistic stance towards the project.
'Dhurandhar's Unstoppable Box Office Run
Despite facing such vocal criticism from figures like Rathee, 'Dhurandhar' has proven to be an unstoppable juggernaut at the box office. The film, which was released on December 5, has achieved remarkable financial success.
As per latest reports, the high-octane spy thriller has garnered over Rs 480 crore net in India and an impressive Rs 740 crore gross worldwide. The film features Ranveer Singh in the lead role of an Indian spy operating undercover in Pakistan's Lyari area, where he infiltrates criminal gangs with links to terror networks.
The clash between a influential digital content creator's critique and a commercially triumphant film highlights the ongoing cultural debates within India's entertainment landscape. All eyes are now on Rathee's promised video, awaiting the detailed arguments he will present and the reaction it will provoke from the film's makers, supporters, and the wider audience.
