The Hindu Cinema · Bollywood · 2026-08-16
How ‘Dhurandhar’ is a prime example of government-embedded filmmaking
‘Dhurandhar’ features Ranveer Singh as an Indian spy infiltrating a Pakistani terror network. While some viewers celebrate its patriotic themes as a necessary response to historical narratives about Pakistan, the film perpetuates a one-dimensional view of the country and reinforces divisive tropes Dhurandhar exemplifies government-embedded filmmaking, blending patriotism with a one-dimensional portrayal of Pakistan in contemporary cinema. How ‘Dhurandhar’ is a prime example of government-embedded filmmaking
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