“People should be ashamed”: Anupam Kher links Dhurandhar 2 criticism to The Kashmir Files debate

Anupam Kher has strongly reacted to the ongoing debate around Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, taking aim at those labelling the film as propaganda. The actor shared his views in a video posted on Instagram after watching the film.

In his post, Anupam also revealed that he personally reached out to director Aditya Dhar to congratulate him. He expressed his appreciation for the film and its team, describing the experience in emotional terms.

“DURANDHAR2 IS OUTSTANDING! ADITYA DHAR IS A ROCKSTAR! Sometimes, words fall short. You walk out of a film… and there’s a silence within you that says everything, yet explains nothing. That’s what watching #Dhurandar felt like. It is not just a film. It is an experience. An emotion. A journey that quietly enters your heart and then refuses to leave. There are moments in Dhurandar that don’t just play on screen—they stay with you, long after the lights come on,” he wrote.

Addressing the criticism around the film, Anupam said, “People who are saying it's about jingoism and that it is a propaganda film… I feel so sad for them. I feel pity for them. Initially, before I watched the film, I got angry because they tried to call The Kashmir Files a propaganda film… People who call it a propaganda film should be ashamed of themselves… If you can't tolerate such a movie, go and make such a film... Put some money and hire some writers.”

The actor also praised Ranveer Singh for his performance, highlighting his portrayal of emotional depth. “I'm a teacher of acting. For me to really salute somebody, it takes a lot of time and conviction. You are outstanding… Your body language, your simmering anger, understanding your pain… In one or two scenes, your pain is so visible and made me sad. My heart went out to you,” he said.

Reacting to the praise, Ranveer replied, “Shabd toh Mere kam pad gaye yeh dekh kar, Sir. Aap ki kalakari se prerit ho kar bade hue hain, Sir. Aapka aise kehna mere liye bahut bahut badi baat hai. Aap ko koti koti pranaam, Sir.”

The film, which released on March 19, has recorded a strong response at the box office, crossing the Rs 300 crore net mark in India within three days.