On the occasion of Ranveer Singh’s 40th birthday, the first look of Dhurandhar has been revealed. The film, directed by Aditya Dhar, starring Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and others, is set to hit theatres on December 5 this year. The film will reportedly compete with Prabhas’ The Raja Saab at the box office. Although Ranveer Singh is expected to make a spectacular comeback on the big screens with his commanding presence in the upcoming project, the actor has been facing backlash for romancing Sara Arjun, who is half his age. Ranveer Singh, 40 who will be seen sharing screen with Sara Arjun, 20, in a romantic storyline has raised eyebrows. The 20-year age gap in the lead pair has sparked controversy on social media, with many criticizing the casting.
Why is Dhurandhar's pair facing backlash?
The Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani actor announced Dhurandhar back in July 27, 2024 and the official first look was unveiled on his birthday. Ranveer Singh’s fans are excited to see him back on the big screens, but many are against the lead pair, considering them a wrong casting with an age gap of 20 years. Within minutes of upload, Netizens bombarded the comment section with messages of criticism.
One of the users wrote, "So I just saw the teaser/trailer of Ranveer Singh's new movie , the trailer looks really promising , the cast is fantastic , the looks are fine , the bgm was also good . BUTTTTT the main actress of this movie is just 20!!!!!!!! And Ranveer on the other hand is 40!!!!! Isn't it kinda creepy considering that she's very very young, even though she's in the industry for a very long time (as a child artist).”
Another user added that Sara is 20 and the age gap between the two is also 20. A third user wrote that Sara Arjun is way too young to be Ranveer Singh’s romantic interest, but the movie looks awesome.
Dhurandhar is presented by Jio Studio, a B62 Studio production. According to reports, it is said that the storyline of the film is based on the life of Indian super spy and National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, a mastermind behind a surgical strike.