Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan has stirred up quite a conversation after sharing his thoughts on Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster Dhurandhar. While he praised the film’s scale, performances and immersive storytelling, he added a line that instantly set social media buzzing:
he “may disagree with the politics of it.”
Roshan posted a long, almost poetic review on Instagram, writing about how the film reminded him why he loves cinema — the kind that “pulls you into a vortex and refuses to let go.” He celebrated the craft, the intensity, the emotional charge of the story. But then came the caveat — a gentle yet pointed comment about the film’s political tone and the responsibilities filmmakers hold.
And that one sentence was all it took for the internet to say, “Hold on… really, Hrithik?”
Why people are calling his remark ‘rich’
Many users argued that Hrithik’s own filmography — from Fighter to War to patriotic action dramas that openly lean into militaristic narratives — doesn’t exactly position him as a neutral observer of political messaging in cinema. Critics online pointed out that the comment felt a bit ironic coming from someone who has, intentionally or not, benefited from films that echo strong nationalistic themes.
One user wrote, “Hrithik disagreeing with political cinema is like a fish saying it doesn’t like water.”
Another said, “He’s allowed his opinion, sure — but the irony is loud.”
What Hrithik actually said
Roshan’s statement wasn’t harsh — if anything, it was thoughtful.
He wrote:
“I may disagree with the politics of it, and argue about the responsibilities us filmmakers should bear as citizens of the world. Nevertheless, I can’t ignore how much I loved and learnt from this one.”
The comment, while soft, opened up the bigger question: what exactly about Dhurandhar’s politics bothered him? The film has already sparked debates over its portrayal of espionage, nationalism, and cross-border narratives.
A follow-up post softened the edges
Perhaps sensing the strong reactions, Roshan later shared another message praising the cast — especially Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna — and saying he “can’t wait for Dhurandhar Part 2.”
That calmed the comment section a little, but not entirely.
Why this moment matters
Dhurandhar has become more than just a hit film; it’s a cultural flashpoint. The praise is loud, the criticism is louder, and Hrithik’s mixed-but-positive take sits right in the middle of that tension. His comment essentially acknowledges the growing debate within Bollywood itself:
Can you love a film’s craft while challenging its ideology?
Fans, critics and industry folks all seem to agree on one thing — Hrithik’s remark may have been honest, but it also carried an irony that was hard for the internet to resist.
