Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh received a threatening WhatsApp voice note demanding crores of rupees, following which Mumbai Police increased security outside his residence and launched an investigation
to trace the sender, officials said. The threat emerged in the backdrop of the firing incident at filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence in Juhu, which is currently under investigation by the Mumbai Crime Branch.
Police launched a search to identify the sender of the threatening voice note. Sources told News18 that the person who sent the message claimed to be associated with the Bishnoi gang. The claim is being verified as part of the ongoing probe.
Ranveer Singh was last seen in the 2025 spy thriller Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar. The film, released on December 5, 2025, went on to become a major box-office success, grossing over Rs 1,305 crore worldwide and emerging as the first Indian film to cross Rs 1,000 crore in domestic net collections in a single language, Hindi. Ranveer Singh played Hamza Ali Mazari, whose real identity is revealed as Jaskirat Singh Rangi, in a narrative built around covert intelligence operations and global geopolitical tensions.
A sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is slated for release this year. The teaser shows Ranveer Singh reprising his role as Hamza, with flashbacks to his younger self as Jaskirat Singh Rangi. The returning cast includes Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan and Arjun Rampal. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on March 19.
Firing Outside Rohit Shetty’s House
The Crime Branch continues to investigate the firing outside Rohit Shetty’s residence. Five people- Aman Marote (27), Aditya Gayaki (19), Siddharth Yenpure (20), Samarth Pomaji (18) and Swapnil Sakat (23)- have been arrested in connection with the incident. Lawrence Bishnoi gang member Shubham Lonkar has been named as a wanted accused.
The shooter allegedly used a high-quality country-made weapon and fired five rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition. Police are working to determine whether the bullets were 7.62×39 mm or 7.62×51 mm through forensic analysis. Investigators believe the shooter was not acting alone and are probing the possible involvement of other gang members. The Crime Branch is also examining bank accounts, tracking financial transactions and recording statements from multiple witnesses.
