Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2 has taken Bollywood by storm since its March 2026 release. The spy thriller has broken box office records and won praise for its scale, performances and storytelling. Yet, amid the success, a debate has emerged over which celebrities are publicly supporting the film.
At the centre of the latest controversy is actor-comedian Kapil Sharma, who hosts the Netflix comedy show The Great India Kapil Sharma (TGIS). Fans have asked why he hasn’t invited the cast of Dhurandhar 2, along with other recent films like The Kashmir Files, The Kerala Story and Chhaava, while promoting almost every other trending Bollywood release.
Netizens Divided Over Kapil Sharma Not Promoting Films Like Dhurandhar 2
An Instagram post brought the topic into the spotlight, and online users started debating over it. Some users criticised Kapil Sharma, while others praised his decision.
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Read some user comments below:
“Stop watching such shows, you have made them grow so much, so now it’s time to show the unity.”
“Waise bhi Dhurandhar ko iski show ki jarurat nhi.”
“Boycott his show.”
“Dhurandhar is such a massive they really don’t want such a stupid show for anything.”
“Uski koi glti ni, wo majboor hai.”
“Huge respect to @kapilsharma for not inviting such propaganda.”
“He is a wise man.”
“Kyoki in films ke upar koi joke nahi bana sakhta !! Criticism zhel nahi payenge.”
“New-found respect for this guy for not promoting propaganda movies of BJP.”
“Propaganda ko nhi bulata vo.”
“No one likes controversies.”
Other Celebrity Silences And Reactions That Sparked Debate
The release of Dhurandhar 2 has created a divide in the Indian film industry. South Indian stars like Allu Arjun, Mahesh Babu and Jr NTR quickly praised the film. However, Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan were called out by fans for their silence. Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar also questioned why the Hindi film industry has not been more supportive of a record-breaking domestic film.
Some celebrities who shared nuanced opinions faced backlash. Hrithik Roshan praised the craft of the first film but disagreed with its politics, which drew criticism. Veteran actor Prakash Raj suggested that some South Indian stars’ praise might be “obligations” rather than genuine, sparking more debate. Others, including Ramya (Divya Spandana) and Waris Pathan, were criticised for calling the movie a “disappointment” or labelling it propaganda.
