YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has once again landed in controversy, this time for his harsh criticism of the trailer of Ranveer Singh’s upcoming film Dhurandhar. The trailer, released on November 18, sparked intense debate online after Rathee compared its depiction of violence to the terrorist organization ISIS. His remarks angered many, including Bollywood actor Ranvir Shorey, who took a direct dig at the YouTuber on social media.
Dhruv Rathee
Dhruv Rathee Called Out Aditya Dhar
In his post, Dhruv Rathee attacked director Aditya Dhar for what he described as extreme blood, violence, and atrocities showcased in the Dhurandhar trailer. Rathee accused the makers of promoting harmful content, saying, they had crossed all limits of vulgarity. Dhruv further said that Aditya Dhar’s greed for money is so unchecked that he is encouraging content that poisons the minds of the young generation. According to the youtuber the film glorifies torture and desensitizes youth toward brutal violence.
Dhurandhar
Dhruv also reflected on his earlier praise for Anurag Kashyap’s Gangs of Wasseypur, admitting that he now believes he underestimated the impact such violent cinema can have on society. His comparisons and criticism instantly triggered controversy across social media platforms. Ranvir Shorey did not take Dhruv Rathee’s accusations lightly. He responded sharply on X, and his posts are now going viral.
Ranvir Shorey
In one of his tweets, Shorey wrote, “Dude, you’re wrong most of the time, but I love that you’ve turned it into a career.” In another explosive tweet, Shorey further added, “If he hadn’t tried to harm the film and the filmmaker, I wouldn’t have gotten involved. Enough of his nonsense. He’s making money sitting in Europe at the expense of Indians and their interests. I pity the Indians who are following this idiot.” Shorey’s strong reaction has received support from many in the industry who believe Rathee’s comparison to ISIS was extreme and insensitive.