While Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues to shatter records at the box office, director Aditya Dhar has been forced to deal with something far more troubling off-screen — a deliberately fabricated AI-generated image going viral on social media, sparking a formal complaint and public backlash. Here’s the complete truth of what happened. For all the latest Dhurandhar 2 updates, follow TechnoSports
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Dhurandhar 2 Controversy at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Film | Dhurandhar: The Revenge |
| Director | Aditya Dhar |
| Lead Actor | Ranveer Singh |
| Controversy | AI-morphed fake image of character smoking |
| Complaint Filed | Mumbai — against makers & R. Madhavan |
| Demand | Apology + Removal of content |
| Aditya Dhar’s Stand | Image is fabricated, not from the film |
What Actually Happened?
A complaint was filed in Mumbai against the makers and actor R. Madhavan for allegedly hurting the sentiments of a specific group. The complaint mentioned that Ranveer Singh was seen smoking while wearing a specific headgear in a circulating image, which hurt the sentiments of a social group. Bollywood Bubble
Sounds serious — until you learn the whole image was a lie. This is the dark side of the AI era that creators increasingly have to navigate.
Aditya Dhar’s Powerful Statement
Taking to social media, Aditya Dhar issued a strong statement acknowledging that certain individuals are circulating manipulated visuals by morphing officially released promotional material using artificial intelligence to create false and misleading narratives. He highlighted that the fabricated image falsely depicts the character Hamza/Jaskirat smoking in a hurtful manner, calling it completely untrue and not part of the film or any official material released by the team.
Dhar described it as a deliberate act of misrepresentation intended to provoke and create mischief, underscoring his respect for the concerned group and stressing that the film has been handled with utmost sensitivity, dignity, and responsibility.
He didn’t stop there. The director urged audiences to rely only on official content, watch the film as intended, and not fall prey to AI-generated misinformation being circulated with ulterior motives, adding that such acts would be dealt with firmly. Bollywood Bubble
Firm, clear, and dignified — exactly what you’d expect from the maker of Uri and Dhurandhar. Catch the latest Bollywood controversy updates at TechnoSports.
Why This Matters Beyond Dhurandhar 2
This incident is a warning sign for the entire film industry. As AI tools become more accessible, bad actors can morph any promotional image and trigger legal complaints, community outrage, and irreversible reputational damage — all within hours. The fact that a blockbuster like Dhurandhar 2 became a target only underlines how no film is immune.
FAQs
Q: Did Dhurandhar: The Revenge actually contain any content hurting religious sentiments?
No. Director Aditya Dhar confirmed the controversial image was AI-generated and fabricated — it does not appear anywhere in the film or its official promotional material.
Q: What action has Aditya Dhar said will be taken against those spreading the fake image?
Dhar stated that spreading such AI-generated misinformation with ulterior motives will be dealt with firmly, though he did not specify the exact legal steps being pursued.
