Shashi Tharoor Slams Dhurandhar’s Graphic Violence, Labels It Propaganda
Shashi Tharoor praised the films’ production but called their violence excessive and their India-Pakistan framing debatable.
- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor reviewed the Aditya Dhar-directed Dhurandhar franchise on YouTube, praising its technical prowess while condemning its geopolitical framing and graphic violence.
- Led by Ranveer Singh, the franchise earned over ₹3,100 crore globally; both films released in December 2025 and March 2026 received polarizing audience responses.
- Tharoor condemned the depictions as "totally excessive and over the top," citing scenes of blood, mayhem, and cruelty as among the most disgusting in Indian cinema.
- The films have been banned in Pakistan and Gulf countries to prevent creating "bad blood" between Indians and Pakistanis, with Tharoor noting "there is a lot of propaganda stuff built into it."
- Regarding the character played by Madhavan, loosely based on Ajit Doval, Tharoor argued the portrayal lacks realism, stating "that is not how bureaucracies work" for long-term intelligence leadership.
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Shashi Tharoor reviews Dhurandhar, questions propaganda and India-Pakistan portrayal
Congress Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor praised actor Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar sequel but criticised the franchise's graphic violence and political messaging. He also raised concerns about propaganda and the depiction of India-Pakistan relations.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has reviewed Ranveer Singh's "Dhurandhar" and "Dhurandhar: The Revenge." He shared many things about watching the films. Find out what he had to say.
‘So much blood and mayhem’: Shashi Tharoor reviews Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar, questions propaganda, gruesome violence and portrayal of India-Pakistan
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Shashi Tharoor calls Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' a propaganda film: 'I think Pakistanis will realise how much wrong has been done in their name'
Shashi Tharoor expressed his views on the 'Dhurandhar' films directed by Aditya Dhar. He praised the storytelling and cinematic execution while criticizing the excessive violence portrayed. Tharoor acknowledged the political messaging present in the franchise, which has led to bans in some countries. He also compared the film's depiction of intelligence work to his own experiences. Despite concerns over violence, he appreciated the overall filmm…
Tharoor lauds ‘Dhurandhar’s’ plot, acting; criticises excessive violence - The Tribune
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has called out the film “Dhurandhar” for having “a lot of propaganda” and “gruesome violence” but praised its storyline and the plot twists, asserting that they were better in part two than one.
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