“Dhurandhar 2” continues to dominate social media conversations, but not just for its box office performance.
The film has sparked debate due to its perceived political undertones, leading to a divided response among audiences.
While a large section is embracing it as a patriotic entertainer, some groups have labeled it as propaganda.
Amid this backdrop, most Bollywood stars have maintained silence, refraining from publicly reacting to the film. Only a few, including Sidharth Malhotra, have come forward to appreciate the team.
This silence hasn’t gone unnoticed. Social media users have begun criticizing Bollywood actors for not supporting what many view as a nationalistic film.
In contrast, several Telugu stars were quick to acknowledge the film’s success. N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Allu Arjun, Mahesh Babu, Vijay Deverakonda, and Bellamkonda Srinivas shared their appreciation on social media, drawing widespread praise from netizens.
Director Aditya Dhar also expressed gratitude towards these Telugu stars for their support. As a result, many on social media are hailing Tollywood actors as more open and “ego-less” compared to their Bollywood counterparts.