US EditionPolice Complaint Against ‘Dhurandhar’ Sequel for ‘Hurting’ Sikh Community
A Sikh group in Mumbai objects to Ranveer Singh's portrayal in religious symbols with a cigarette, seeking legal action for hurting sentiments, police are investigating.
- A Sikh organization called Sikhs in Maharashtra filed a police complaint in Mumbai on Wednesday against the makers of 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' and lead actor Ranveer Singh, alleging the film's promotional material insulted religious sentiments.
- The complaint objects to a poster depicting Singh in sacred Sikh attire—turban, beard, and 'kada'—while simultaneously holding a cigarette, which the group characterized as deeply disrespectful.
- Submitted on March 17 at the Mulund police station, the complaint demands action against the film's director, producers, and Singh for the alleged religious offense.
- Mumbai police confirmed no FIR has been registered so far, with the matter currently under investigation as officials assess the organization's claims.
- Released on March 19, the film has crossed ₹700 crore globally, following its 2025 predecessor which grossed over ₹1,000 crore, produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar.
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Police complaint against 'Dhurandhar' sequel for 'hurting' Sikh community
Mumbai: A Sikh organisation has filed a police complaint in Mumbai against the makers of the blockbuster movie “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” and lead actor Ranveer Singh for allegedly hurting the religious sentiments of the community, officials said on Wednesday. In a poster of the film, Singh is depicted wearing a turban, long beard, and ‘kada’ (bracelet), which are considered sacred symbols of the Sikh community, as per the complainant, ‘Sikhs in …
Complaint filed against Dhurandhar: The Revenge amid controversy
Highlights Sikh group lodges complaint alleging religious offence in film’s promotional imagery Controversial poster shows character in Sikh attire holding a cigarette Film sources claim the image is AI-generated and not official material Objection over depiction in poster A complaint has been filed in Mumbai against the makers of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, with a Sikh organisation alleging that the film’s promotional material has hurt religious s…
Controversy erupts! Police complaint filed against ‘Dhurandhar’ sequel for hurting Sikh community
Mumbai: A Sikh organisation has filed a police complaint in Mumbai against the makers of the blockbuster movie Dhurandhar: The Revenge and lead actor Ranveer Singh for allegedly hurting the religious sentiments of the community, officials said Wednesday. In a poster of the film, Singh is depicted wearing a turban, long beard, and ‘kada’ (bracelet), which are considered sacred symbols of the Sikh community, as per the complainant, ‘Sikhs in Mahar…
Did 'Dhurandhar 2' hurt Sikh community? After Kantara mimicry row, Ranveer Singh face allegations of hurting religious sentiments
The complaint was filed by the organisation, Sikhs in Maharashtra, against actor Ranveer Singh, 'Dhurandhar 2' director Aditya Dhar and producers Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar at Mulund police station in Mumbai
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