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Casting director Mukesh Chhabra responds to claims that Dhurandhar promotes propaganda, saying he focuses on casting and the film, leaving opinions to others.

Casting director Mukesh Chhabra responds to claims that Dhurandhar promotes propaganda.

Dhurandhar has been smashing records at the box office. The movie has become the talk of the town, with moviegoers and critics praising the film and the cast’s performances. While the majority of society has loved the Ranveer Singh-starrer, a section has been labeling the Aditya Dhar directorial as a film that promotes propaganda. Now, famous casting director Mukesh Chhabra, who is behind selecting the cast for Dhurandhar as well, has responded to the allegation.

Reacting to the movie being called propaganda, Mukesh said, “I just love working, I love cinema. I don’t work with so many opinions. When I like a film, and I have to create the world (casting), I will do it. I will do all kinds of movies; I will do a kids’ film like Chillar Party, and I will work on a film like Gangs of Wasseypur as well.”

“I just love casting actors and creating a world. I see cinema as cinema. I just follow my instinct. Whoever is saying that (it is a propaganda film), many others are answering them. So, that will keep on happening. I am only worried about the actors, the film, and the director I am working with. I don’t want to think about anything else,” he further continued while speaking with the Free Press Journal.

Dhurandhar Indian Box Office Collection

Meanwhile, Dhurandhar is showing no signs of slowing down at the Indian box office! On its seventh day, Dhurandhar earned Rs 27 crore, bringing its total domestic collection to an impressive Rs 207.25 crore, according to Sacnilk. The film had previously collected Rs 29.20 crore on Thursday, signaling a strong and consistent performance throughout the week.

About the film

Dhurandhar follows Intelligence Bureau Chief Ajay Sanyal, played by R. Madhavan, who leads a high-stakes mission to dismantle a terror network in Pakistan. Ranveer Singh portrays a Punjabi youth recruited from prison and trained to infiltrate Karachi’s criminal underworld.

Dhurandhar stars Ranveer Singh, Sara Arjun, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna, and R. Madhavan. Meanwhile, the makers confirmed that the sequel, Dhurandhar 2, will hit cinemas on March 19, 2026. It will lock horns at the box office with the Yash-starrer Toxic, which is also slated to release on the same day.

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