Claim to destroy ₹300 crore ‘propaganda film’: Dhruv Rathi’s big announcement amid record breaking earnings of Dhurandhar

Once again a sharp conflict is being seen in the world of Indian cinema and digital media. Famous political analyst and YouTube content creator Dhruv Rathi By giving a statement, he has created a stir not only on social media but also in Bollywood and political circles. Dhruv Rathi has claimed that his upcoming YouTube video will be a Will completely destroy ₹300 crore “propaganda film”Although he did not name the film, his statement directly Superhit film ‘Dhurandhar’ starring Ranveer Singh Is being seen in connection with.

On Saturday, Dhruv Rathi shared a cryptic but offensive post on X (formerly Twitter). He wrote that just one YouTube video is enough to destroy a ₹300 crore film and after this “Meltdown” will be worth watching. He also indicated that the video would be released the same night.

As soon as this post surfaced, the debate intensified on social media. Supporters linked it to freedom of expression and the right to criticize cinema, while critics called it a publicity stunt and a deliberate attempt to create controversy.

Ranveer Singh starrer spy thriller ‘Dhurandhar’ Currently, it is performing record breaking at the Indian box office.

• Net Collection in India: More than ₹480 crore

• Worldwide Gross Collection: More than ₹740 crore

The film is being counted among the biggest hits of the year 2025. The audience has praised its action, cinematography and strong acting. Amidst the success of the film, Dhruv Rathi’s statement has come into the limelight even more.

This dispute between Dhruv Rathi and ‘Dhurandhar’ is not new. Rathi announced his appointment as director at the time of the film’s trailer release in November 2025. Aditya Dhar Was strongly criticized. He described the scenes of violence and torture shown in the trailer as “extremely cruel”.

Dhruv Rathi had also alleged that such films desensitize the minds of youth towards violence and glorify cruelty only for the sake of profits. After his statement, there was a heated debate on social media between supporters and opponents of the film.

‘Dhurandhar’ is the story of an Indian spy who is sent on a mission to break a terrorist network in the Lyari area of ​​Pakistan. Patriotism, national security and the fight against terrorism have been presented in a very aggressive and emotional manner in the film.

Although the film was highly appreciated on a technical level, its political ideology Questions were also raised regarding this. Some critics believe that the film promotes a particular political narrative. actor hrithik roshan While praising the film in his review, he also said that he does not completely agree with its political message.

Dhruv Rathi’s claim that a YouTube video can “destroy” such a big film shows the power of today’s digital age. YouTube and social media are no longer just a medium for entertainment, rather they have become a big platform to influence public opinion.

This controversy is also an indication that criticism of films is no longer limited to reviews only, but has taken the form of ideological debate on digital platforms.

Now the eyes of the audience and the film industry are fixed on the video of Dhruv Rathi, which he has announced. Will this video deeply attack the politics, content and message of the film, or will this controversy remain limited to social media only—it will become clear in the coming days.

one thing is certain Dhruv Rathi vs ‘Dhurandhar’ This controversy has become a great example of the fusion of entertainment and politics, which has further exposed the gap between the digital and cinematic worlds.