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# Is *Dhurandhar 2* Propaganda or Pure Bollywood Gold? Rakesh Bedi Weighs In **Imagine a film so explosive it packs theaters like Diwali celebrations, yet sparks fiery debates on nationalism and politics.** That's *Dhurandhar 2*, the Ranveer Singh-led spy thriller sequel that's dominating box offices and social media.[1][5] Veteran actor **Rakesh Bedi** recently fired back at critics labeling the film as "propaganda," pointing out Bollywood's long history of politically charged movies. In a candid response, Bedi highlighted films made on leaders like **PM Narendra Modi** and **Indira Gandhi** that faced no such backlash, questioning the selective outrage.[1] He argues that *Dhurandhar 2*'s bold lines—like R. Madhavan's character dreaming of a government that "actually cares" (*Ek din aisi sarkar aayegi jisey des ki fikr hogi*) and Ranveer Singh's triumphant "*Ye naya India hai*"—are just part of the masala entertainer tradition, not a manifesto.[1]

*High-octane Bollywood action capturing the thrill of films like Dhurandhar 2 (Unsplash free stock image).*

The backlash centers on these dialogues, seen by some as nods to current politics, but even filmmaker **Anurag Kashyap** praised the craft despite calling out the "propaganda" bits—comparing it to Oscar-winners like *Zero Dark Thirty*.[1] Fans, however, are going berserk: sold-out shows, roaring crowds, and verdicts like "full of twists, totally unexpected" and "better than part one."[4][5] Sure, there were tech glitches delaying regional releases, with director **Aditya Dhar** apologizing profusely,[2][3] but the hype overrides it all—think unbridled violence, heroism, and the mantra "*Honsla, Eendhan, Badla*" (Courage, Fuel, Vengeance).[1] This isn't new for Bollywood; it's loud, unapologetic, and gives audiences what they crave.[1] A small critic section cries "propaganda," but box office numbers and fan frenzy prove it's winning big.[4][5] What do **you** think—is *Dhurandhar 2* propaganda or blockbuster brilliance? Drop your thoughts in the comments below, share this post with fellow movie buffs, and let's spark the debate! 🚀
Citations
1.https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/dhurandhar-2-is-being-called-propaganda-but-bollywood-has-always-been-this-loud-11213973
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/etimes/bollywood/ranveer-singhs-dhurandhar-2-faces-major-tech-glitches-aditya-dhar-apologises/videoshow/129682109.cms
3.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktaC6Tukh98
4.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rcb--b79FRw
5.https://www.ndtv.com/video/dhurandar-2-public-reaction-full-of-twists-totally-unexpected-fans-after-watching-dhurandhar-2-1073766
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