Ranveer Singh surprised fans on his birthday, July 6, by unveiling the intense first look of his upcoming film Dhurandhar. While his ferocious avatar, gripping visuals, and electrifying screen presence won widespread praise, the casting choice of Sara Arjun as the female lead has sparked widespread debate—mainly due to the 20-year age gap between the actors.
Set for a grand theatrical release on December 5, Dhurandhar is already making headlines. However, beyond its explosive promo and high-octane presentation, conversations online have taken a different turn. Netizens are questioning the casting decision, raising concerns about age-appropriate representation in Bollywood.
Sara Arjun, once a prominent child actor in Tamil and Hindi cinema, is known for playing the younger version of Aishwarya Rai in Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan films. According to online discussions, Sara may have been only 18 when she began filming Dhurandhar, while Ranveer Singh is currently 39.
One user on X (formerly Twitter) remarked, “Can you imagine a 40-year-old actor like #RanveerSingh doing romance with a 20-year-old girl like #SaraArjun in #Dhurandhar? This only happens in #Bollywood.” Others pointed to a pattern of pairing significantly younger actresses with much older male leads—a trend many argue needs to be addressed in Indian cinema.
Details about the film’s characters remain tightly under wraps. However, the storyline is said to be inspired by a fictionalised account of Indian super spy and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, with Ranveer playing a covert operative who goes undercover to prevent a major national crisis.
Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar features an ensemble cast including Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, and Arjun Rampal. Despite the controversy, the film’s powerful visuals and intriguing premise continue to draw significant attention ahead of its December release.
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