# Bollywood Buzz: Why Ranveer Singh Got Sidelined While Akshaye Khanna Stole the Spotlight in *Dhurandhar* **Imagine this:** A powerhouse actor calls out the internet's unfair hype machine, lamenting how **Ranveer Singh**'s explosive performance in *Dhurandhar* got overshadowed by **Akshaye Khanna**'s viral sensation status. That's exactly what happened in one of Bollywood's biggest hits of 2025, sparking debates on talent, memes, and what really makes a star shine.[1]
*Epic showdown vibes from *Dhurandhar* – Ranveer and Akshaye bringing the heat (Image: Unsplash).*
The spy thriller *Dhurandhar*, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring **Ranveer Singh** alongside **Akshaye Khanna**, **R. Madhavan**, **Sanjay Dutt**, **Arjun Rampal**, and more, exploded at the box office, grossing over Rs 10 billion worldwide since its December 5 release.[1] But amid the cheers, a "dhurandhar actor" (a term buzzing in Bollywood circles for top-tier talent) voiced frustration: it's **unfair** that Ranveer's high-energy role got pushed aside while Akshaye's reserved, intense persona turned him into an internet meme king.[1] Clips of Akshaye's subtle warmth – "he would speak very warmly" – went viral, with fans editing Ranveer "walking behind" him to Flipperachi tunes, completely flipping the narrative on their on-screen dynamics.[2] This isn't just chatter; it's a symptom of Bollywood's wild social media era. Critics and audiences split – some slammed the film as "dangerous propaganda" (cue Dhruv Rathee's video), but director Aditya Dhar hit back with a fiery Instagram note celebrating its **organic box office tsunami** into 2026.[1] Even Hrithik Roshan doubled down despite backlash, hyping Part 2 set for March 19, 2026.[3] Akshaye's low-key charm? It's gold in a world craving authenticity over flash, proving reserved stars can dominate without the hype.[2] What do you think – did Akshaye deserve the crown, or was Ranveer robbed? **Drop your take in the comments below, share this post if you're team *Dhurandhar*, and tag a friend who needs to catch this blockbuster before Part 2 drops!** Let's keep the conversation buzzing. 🚀
Citations
1.https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/dhurandhar-director-aditya-dhar-strikes-back-at-dhruv-rathees-dangerous-propaganda-criticism-of-his-ranveer-singh-akshaye-khanna-hit-1.500389244
2.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wq6ZzsUf0g
3.https://economictimes.com/magazines/panache/after-hrithik-roshans-post-on-dhurandhar-faces-backlash-actor-says-he-cant-wait-for-part-2-of-ranveer-singh-akshaye-khanna-starrer/articleshow/125902323.cms
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