Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar Crew Health Scare Linked To Local Chicken Contamination In Leh Not Cost Cutting Or Set Conditions

A few days ago, several members of the crew working on the Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar in Leh fell ill, prompting immediate medical attention. While early reports suggested that poor food quality or cost-cutting on set may have been responsible, local authorities have since set the records straight.

A source in the know has informed that the authorities have confirmed that the incident was part of a wider chicken contamination issue reported across Leh. The matter was unrelated to the food or facilities provided by the film’s production. Read on to know all they said.

Dhurandhar Crew Unwell Due To Local Contamination Issue

Talking about the hospitalisation, a source revealed, “This is one of the biggest films in production right now. Why would there be any need for cost cutting at all? Leh is an incredibly difficult terrain to shoot. This is a unit of over 300 people. There was a local contamination issue which led to this. It is horrible that such ridiculous rumours are floating.”

Insiders associated with the project stressed that worker safety has always been a priority. The source added, “Health, hygiene, and crew safety have consistently been treated as top priorities. Additional precautions and stricter supplier checks are now in place, even as the unit has resumed work.” The film is now in its last leg of shoot. On being prodded, the source said, “We have another few weeks of shoot left here. We will wrap and be back in Mumbai by mid-September.”

Talking about the hospitalisation, on Monday reports surfaced that on Sunday evening (August 17) several crew members suddenly complained of severe stomach pain, vomiting, and headaches. They were immediately taken to S.N.M. Hospital in Leh, where doctors confirmed it was a case of mass food poisoning. Officials revealed that around 600 people from the crew had eaten the same food.

About The Film

Presented by Jio Studios, a B62 Studios production, Dhurandhar, written, directed, and produced by Aditya Dha. Produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar, the film uncovers the untold saga of the origins of the unknown men. Dhurandhar will release on December 5, 2025. On Ranveer Singh’s birthday last month, the teaser of the film was released and received a positive response from fans.

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