Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has sparked debate on social media after a viral video showed him criticising what he called “fake films” being made in Bollywood. The actor, who was last seen in the Netflix crime thriller Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders, spoke about truth, storytelling, and the responsibility of cinema during a public event. His comments quickly caught attention online, and many users linked his statement to recent controversial films like Dhurandhar and The Kerala Story 2, even though he did not mention any film by name.
Nawazuddin attended NDTV’s Creators’ Manch Season 2, where he was asked about global conflicts and the role of films in shaping public opinion. During the discussion, the actor said that cinema should not mislead people and that showing truth is very important.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui Criticises ‘Fake Films’ In Viral Video
In the viral video, Nawazuddin Siddiqui spoke strongly about the responsibility of filmmakers towards society. When asked if films should guide people in the right direction, he replied, “Samaj ko galat disha mein le jaane ki zarurat nahi hai. Sacchai bahut important hai, aur sacchai har insaan aaj ki date mein jaanta hai. Jis tarah ki filmein ban rahi hain, unke peeche ki sacchai kya hai, aap jaante hain, lekin aap bolenge nahi.”
He was also asked about the rise of narrative-based cinema. The actor disagreed with the idea and said that many films today are not based on truth. He said, “Nahi, jhoothi filmein ban rahi hain hamare yahan. Fake filmein ban rahi hain. Yeh sab jaante hain. Duniya mein kya ho raha hai, sab jaante hain. Asli sacchai kya hai, yeh bhi sab jaante hain.”
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Talking about current world situations, Nawazuddin added that people already know what is real and what is being shown as a narrative. He said, “Kya jhooth phailaya ja raha hai, aur kya narrative set kiya ja raha hai. Sab iske baare mein jaante hain.”
Reporter: Are directors making narrative-based movies?
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Nawaz: We all know propaganda movies are being made,most of them are fake, even you know it's fake & narratives are being set. Don't make me open my mouth
Nawaz gives a tight slap to movies like Kerala Story 2 & Dhurandhar. pic.twitter.com/oCgZNJILWc
Nawazuddin Siddiqui Viral Video: Netizens Link His Remark To Dhurandhar And The Kerala Story 2
Soon after the video went viral, social media users started guessing which films he might be talking about. Even though Nawazuddin Siddiqui did not take any names, several users on X (formerly Twitter) claimed that his comments were aimed at Dhurandhar and The Kerala Story 2. Both films have been in discussion for their strong political and social themes.
One user wrote, “Nawaz gives a tight slap to movies like Kerala Story 2 & Dhurandhar.”
Another commented, “Dhurandhar aur Aditya Dhar ko lapet liya.”
A third user reacted, “Lol. Nobody cares for his 2-cent views. Now Dhuandhar 2 is smashing records in advance booking.”
Another wrote, “He himself made a movie on Thackeray.”
One more joked, “He is talking about Thackeray movie.”
Why Are Films Like Dhurandhar And The Kerala Story 2 Criticised By Some People?
Films like Dhurandhar and The Kerala Story 2 have been widely discussed for their themes. Critics say such movies sometimes mix real events with fictional elements to support a certain point of view. Some political leaders have also called these films propaganda. However, the makers of these films have defended their work and said they are showing facts that are often ignored.
Supporters of The Kerala Story 2 say the film is based on real cases and aims to create awareness. Similarly, the team behind Dhurandhar has said that stories about intelligence operations and national security are part of the story and creative freedom.
