Dhurandhar has been making headlines since its release. Recently, Vijay Ganguly, the choreographer of the song Shararat, spoke about why the team didn’t go with Tamannaah Bhatia to star in the song, and his
reaction made headlines. Nowhe has taken to his Instagram to clarify that Tamannaah Bhatia was never rejected for the song, since they had a very different plan in mind; hence, she was not considered, and Ayesha Khan and Krystle D’Souza featured in it.
Taking to his Instagram stories, Vijay wrote, “To clarify: Tamannaah Bhatia was never under consideration because her star power is so significant it might have overwhelmed the specific needs of this scene. In Dhurandhar, the music is woven into a high-stakes moment where the tension is key. The makers opted for two performers to keep the focus on the story’s progression. This choice was about protecting the film’s atmosphere and ensuring the narrative remains the hero of the sequence.”
“I genuinely enjoy conversations around cinema and the many layers that go into making a film. That said, I’ve often refrained from putting myself out there because, at times, words get selectively edited, misquoted, or sensationalised to serve headlines rather than the craft,” he continued.
Ganguly further added, “It’s unfortunate that instead of the conversation staying on the song and the creative intent behind Shararat, the focus has shifted to comparisons between two wonderful artists, with strong and reductive terms like ‘rejections’ being used—something that was never the spirit of what was shared.”
He concluded, “Cinema is collaborative. It thrives on respect, nuance, and context. I hope we can keep the spotlight where it belongs—on the work and the many people who pour their hearts into it.”
Dhurandhar: Cast and Plot
Written and directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar takes inspiration from real-life incidents rooted in geopolitical conflict and covert R&AW operations, particularly those linked to Operation Lyari, a Pakistan-led crackdown on criminal syndicates in Karachi’s Lyari region.
Alongside Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, the film stars Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Sara Arjun in significant roles.
The first of a two-part series has been receiving immense praise from both audiences and critics for the power-packed performances, as well as the direction, cinematography, atmosphere, and music. A follow-up film, Dhurandhar Part 2, is scheduled to release on 19 March 2026.
