A Sikh organisation known as Sikhs in Maharashtra has lodged a police complaint in Mumbai against the makers of the record-breaking hit film "Dhurandhar: The Revenge" and leading actor Ranveer Singh for allegedly hurting the religious sentiments of the community, officials said on Wednesday.
In a poster of the film, Singh can be seen sporting a turban, long beard, and 'kada' (bracelet), which are considered the sacred symbols of Sikhism, as per the complainant.
The actor can also be seen holding a cigarette in his hand, and this depiction has deeply hurt the religious sentiments of the Sikh community, the complaint submitted at the Mulund police station on March 17 states.
The organisation has demanded action against the film's director, producer and Singh.
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No FIR has been registered so far, and the investigation is underway, a police official said.
The film released on March 19 and has already crossed the mark of Rs 700 crore at the global box office. Featuring Ranveer Singh in the lead role, the film is a sequel to Aditya Dhar's 2025 release "Dhurandhar", which went on to earn over Rs 1,000 crore at the box office worldwide.
The sequel charts the rise of Singh’s character Hamza Ali Mazari in the Karachi underworld while also delving into his origins as Jaskirat Singh Rangi, tracing the journey of the young man who eventually transforms into the covert operative.
"Dhurandhar: The Revenge" is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar and released in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam languages.
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