Hrithik Roshan Speaks Out Against ‘Dhurandhar’ Politics, Posts Clarification Amid Trolling
Actor shares thoughtful review online after trolling, applauds cast, crew, and storytelling of Aditya Dhar’s film.
Mumbai, Dec 11 : Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ has stirred social media conversations since its online release, sparking debates over its bold storytelling and political messaging. Now, Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan has weighed in, sharing his perspective on Instagram.
Known for rarely commenting on other films, Hrithik surprised fans with a personal and reflective note, highlighting his admiration for storytelling passion. “I love cinema,” he wrote, appreciating the film’s raw, fearless, and expressive filmmaking. For him, the essence of ‘Dhurandhar’ lies in the filmmaker’s dedication and intensity rather than the politics it portrays.
Disagreement with political messaging
While praising the film’s craft, Hrithik admitted that he does not agree with the political messaging, stressing that filmmakers carry a responsibility in shaping stories that reflect the world. Despite this, he said he “loved and learnt” from the film as a student of cinema, calling it an example of powerful storytelling.
Follow-up post after trolling
After facing online trolling, particularly from users critical of his stance, Hrithik shared a second, more detailed post. He applauded Aditya Dhar’s direction, Ranveer Singh’s transformation, Akshaye Khanna’s performance, R. Madhavan’s strength and grace, and gave a special shoutout to Rakesh Bedi, calling his performance phenomenal.
Hrithik also commended the makeup and prosthetics teams for their exceptional work and ended his post with excitement for Part 2 of the film.
With his thoughtful clarification, Hrithik struck a balance between appreciating cinema as an art form and expressing his personal perspective on its political undertones.
