The effect was that the theaters became unusually electric during paid previews. Dhurandhar: Revenge on March 18, when viewers reacted in real time to an unexpected moment on screen. Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears in a brief cameo in Aditya Dhar’s sequel, an inclusion that has quickly emerged as the most talked-about highlight of the film.

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Directed by Aditya Dhar, the sequel features Modi’s brief appearance, including scenes from his swearing-in ceremony and excerpts from his 2016 demonetization address. Although there was speculation about his presence in the film, the preview confirmed it, sparking a wave of reactions both in cinema halls and online.

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Clips from the theaters soon surfaced on social media, showing the crowd’s reaction. In several videos, audiences can be seen cheering, whistling and raising slogans as Modi appears on screen. One user wrote on

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However, the cameo has also been criticized. Some social media users questioned the inclusion of demonetization references and called it political support.

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Dhurandhar: RevengeThere was controversy before its release. Reports suggest that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has recommended several cuts before giving it an ‘A’ certificate. Although the makers did not officially confirm PM Modi’s presence before the release, speculations were rife.

Dhurandhar: Revenge The story of the 2025 hit continues, titled Ranveer Singh, starring Rakesh Bedi, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal and Sara Arjun in lead roles. The first installment was a huge success at the box office and reportedly crossed the Rs 1,300 crore mark worldwide.

Released in multiple languages, the sequel hit the theaters on March 19 and grossed Rs 52 crore nationwide.