Dhurandhar The Revenge: ‘Donga’ Naveen Kaushik REACTS To Dhruv Rathee Labelling Ranveer Singh Starrer ‘Propaganda, Brain Rot’

Content creator and political commentator Dhruv Rathee recently criticised Dhurandhar 2, directed by Aditya Dhar, referring to it as ‘brain rot.’ His remarks have drawn a response from actor Naveen Kaushik, who urged audiences not to turn the film into a source of hate. Scroll down to read more.

Naveen Kaushik Reacts To Dhruv Rathee’s ‘Brain Rot’ Comment On Dhuranndhar 2

Naveen Kaushik, who portrays Donga in the Ranveer Singh-starrer film, addressed the criticism surrounding the film in a podcast on Hindi Rush. Despite a largely positive reception, some viewers labelled it as propaganda. Among those voices is political YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, who, after previously calling the first instalment propaganda, has now described the sequel as ‘brain rot.’ Discussing the debate sparked by Dhruv Rathee, Naveen said, “I believe every aspect of life is connected to politics – whether it’s national politics or interpersonal dynamics. Even in relationships, there is always some level of politics. Politics exists in subtle ways too… any good film will reflect some form of politics or ideology.”

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He further responded to critics by questioning whether any film can truly exist without political undertones, asserting that every narrative inevitably carries an ideology. Naveen added that interpretation ultimately depends on perspective, and anything can be termed propaganda if viewed through a particular lens. Speaking on this, he added, “Sabke paas freedom of expression hai… aap bol sakte ho, main debate kar sakta hoon. Lekin film ko hate ka source mat banao, violence ka instigator mat banao. Film hai, film ke flow mein dekhiye. Agar kuch seekhne ko milta hai toh le jaiye… bas usko enjoy kijiye.”

What was Dhruv Rathee’s Comment?

Following the release of Dhurandhar 2 last week, Rathee reiterated his stance on social media, criticising the spy thriller and calling it propaganda that, in his view, lacks the finesse of its predecessor. Dhruv tweeted, “I called Aditya Dhar a BJP propagandist 3 months ago. Now everyone will see it. It was subtle in the previous film, but he went so blatant this time in overconfidence. Remember how I said, well-made propaganda is more dangerous? Ab toh well-made bhi nahi raha. Lol”.

He later took another swipe at the Ranveer Singh-led film while promoting an AI masterclass, sharing a video captioned, “ ₹500 for a Propaganda Film or ₹500 for your Future? Link is in bio!” Dhruv had also criticised the first instalment of the franchise last year. After the release of Dhurandhar in December, he posted a YouTube video titled ‘Reality of Dhurandhar’, where he described the film as ‘jhootha and vahiyat’ propaganda, alleging that the filmmaker attempted to push misinformation through the narrative. In the same video, he acknowledged that the film was well made, noting that this made it ‘more dangerous.’

About Dhurandhar The Revenge

Directed by Aditya Dhar, the spy action thriller is packed with drama and high-stakes moments. The film features a powerful ensemble cast led by Ranveer Singh, who drives the narrative. He is joined by Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, and R. Madhavan in pivotal roles, each adding depth to the storyline. Yami Gautam also makes a strong impact with a cameo appearance. Meanwhile, Sara Arjun plays the romantic interest of the lead character.

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Sonali Singh

Sonali Singh watches films like it’s a job (and honestly, it kind of is). Currently pursuing her Master’s in Communication and Journalism, she lives somewhere between deadlines and movie scenes. If it’s Bollywood, she’s already invested—films, drama, and all the gossip included. When she’s not writing, she’s either dancing her heart out like no one’s watching or trying to mimic people, proving that not all talents are meant to be discovered.