Ranveer Singh leaves fans FOOLED: Hours of makeup for 1 minute scene, fans swear it's CGI

When a film is already riding a massive wave of hype, it takes something truly unusual to surprise people. That’s exactly what happened when Ranveer Singh’s haunting “ghost” look from Dhurandhar: The Revenge surfaced online. The brief sequence, reportedly lasting barely a couple of minutes, shows Ranveer as a shadowy, almost unreal figure. Most viewers were convinced it was heavy VFX work. But the truth turned out to be far more impressive; it was all practical makeup.

Hours of effort for a fleeting illusion

Celebrity makeup artist Preetisheel Singh shared a behind-the-scenes clip revealing how the look came together. The video shows Ranveer sitting still as layers of prosthetics, textures, and paint are slowly built onto his face and body.

What stands out is the dedication to detail. Despite the scene being short and rooted in illusion, the team chose not to cut corners. Instead, they went all in, crafting every wrinkle, shadow, and contour by hand.

Ranveer, known for diving deep into his roles, appears completely committed through the process, patiently enduring hours in the chair to get the look just right. The result is eerie, immersive, and strikingly real, something that clearly paid off on screen.

Fans react: “This wasn’t CGI?!”

As soon as the video dropped, reactions poured in across social media. The biggest shock for fans wasn’t the look itself, but the fact that it wasn’t computer-generated.

Comments ranged from disbelief to admiration. Many admitted they had assumed it was pure VFX, while others praised the effort, calling it “insane dedication” and “next-level artistry.” Some even compared the vibe to dark, psychological sequences from global films.

Record-breaking buzz continues

The excitement around the film isn’t limited to its visuals. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the sequel is already rewriting box office records. In just 4 days, the film has collected around Rs 454.12 crore net in India, with a Day 4 haul of Rs 114.85 crore. Its worldwide gross has crossed Rs 691 crore, making it one of the biggest opening weekends in Bollywood.

With numbers like these and a growing wave of appreciation, Dhurandhar 2 isn’t just dominating screens; it’s becoming a full-blown phenomenon, powered by both spectacle and craftsmanship.