Bollywood
Tamil Director Vetrimaaran Indirectly Criticises Dhurandhar 2 As Propaganda: Netizens Hit Back
BY SACNILK
Mumbai, March 28 - Director Aditya Dhar's two-part Dhurandhar franchise, which is based on true events, has written the box office history with the second part, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, literally taking things to the next level with record-breaking performance. It is the highest-grossing Indian film franchise with 2500+ crores worldwide and is still going strong. While Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has been hailed as one of the most iconic films by audiences and critics alike, it is not sitting well with some filmmakers, and one of them is Tamil director Vetrimaaran. The national award-winning filmmaker is reportedly not happy with the political tone, particularly with a short episode of the movie where demonetization was given credit for reduced Pakistan-sponsored terror activities in India. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) During a recent interaction, Vetrimaaran spoke about the growing influence of alleged propaganda in shaping public perception and memory. He said, "Today, everything turns into propaganda. Propaganda has the power to influence memory. We all know who was most affected by demonetization and who lost their lives standing in queues. But that impact changed through hate propaganda." While he did not directly name Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, many netizens were quick to link his comments to the ongoing criticism surrounding the film's political undertones and narrative approach. The statement spread rapidly online, leading to a sharp divide in reactions. A section of users saw his comments as an indirect dig at a blockbuster film, and they strongly defended Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Many social media users went a step further, accusing the filmmaker of jealousy, arguing that such criticism often surfaces when a film achieves massive commercial success. While Vetrimaaran criticised the film, fellow Tamil director S. Shankar had praised the film and called it an "astounding experience"
