# Mithun Chakraborty Fires Back: Is *Dhurandhar 2* Propaganda or Bold Cinema? **Imagine a film so explosive it sparks court battles, Sikh community protests, and box office records—all while Bollywood legend Mithun Chakraborty steps in to defend it.** That's *Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge*, the Ranveer Singh starrer directed by Aditya Dhar, currently shattering records with over Rs 761 crore globally in its opening weekend, even as controversies rage on.[2] Mithun Chakraborty, in a fiery response amid accusations of the film being a "propaganda" piece, draws a sharp parallel to his own battle-tested project. "The Bengal Files wasn't allowed to release," he declares, defending *Dhurandhar 2* against critics labeling it politically charged. The film has faced it all: a Madras High Court plea to ban it in Tamil Nadu over election-time "political themes," a Sikh legal notice demanding removal of a smoking scene for hurting sentiments, civic fines for shooting violations in Mumbai, and backlash over alleged unauthorized use of Benazir Bhutto imagery.[1][2] Opposition voices, including Congress and AIMIM, slam it for "promoting hatred" against Muslims and pushing a BJP-RSS agenda.[4] Even actor-politician Ramya went viral with her brutal takedown, calling direction, dialogues, and acting "subpar."[3] Yet, *Dhurandhar 2* isn't backing down—it's racing toward the Rs 1,000 crore milestone, proving audiences are hooked on its high-octane spy thriller vibe despite the noise.[2] One reviewer admits disliking it but rejects the propaganda tag outright, dubbing the backlash "poetic justice."[5] Is this cinematic revenge or calculated controversy? Mithun's stand reminds us: real stories often face bans before breakthroughs.
Citations
1.https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/dhurandhar-2-controversies-surrounding-ranveer-singh-aditya-dhar-film-2883670-2026-03-18
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/dhurandhar-2-the-revenge-faces-legal-hurdle-in-tamil-nadu-plea-seeks-ban-ahead-of-elections-as-film-smashes-box-office-records/articleshow/129757392.cms
3.https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/actorpolitician-ramya-s-brutal-review-of-dhurandhar-2-negative-review-goes-viral-aditya-dhar-ranveer-singh-101774078877891.html
4.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj_xQyN28Yw
5.https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/no-i-did-not-like-aditya-dhar-ranveer-singhs-dhurandhar-2-but-lets-call-it-poetic-justice-article-153954380
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