R Madhavan Dhurandhar 2: The blockbuster spy thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge has stirred fresh debate online after a complaint was filed over a scene featuring R Madhavan. The controversy revolves around a sequence where the actor’s character appears to smoke while reciting a verse from the sacred Sikh text, the Dasam Granth.

The moment sparked criticism from some viewers who claimed the scene hurt Sikh religious sentiments. Responding to the backlash, Madhavan released a video message on social media to clarify the situation and explain the intent behind the sequence.

R Madhavan on Dhurandhar 2 smoking scene row

In the video, the actor acknowledged that some audience members were upset but said the issue stemmed from a misunderstanding. According to him, the scene was carefully handled during filming to avoid showing smoking while the sacred verse was being spoken.

Madhavan explained: “Thodi galatfehmi hai. Mujhe pura yakeen hai, yeh scene se pehle, yeh line bolne se pehle Aditya Dhar ji—jo mujhse zyada dhyaan rakhte hain inn sab cheezon ka – mujhe bola tha ki yeh line bolne se pehle, usse bahut pehle aap cigarette bujha dijiyega. Aur na aapke mooh se dhuaan niklega, na hi screen pe kahin dhuaan hoga, nahi aapke haath mein cigarette hogi. Kyunki yeh humaare liye bahut hi pavitra aur paak hai.”

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He further clarified that the cigarette had been extinguished well before the recitation of the line. As a result, viewers would not see smoke in the frame or any continuation of the act during the dialogue.

The actor stressed that the film’s team had been mindful of religious sensitivities while shooting the scene. He reiterated that there was absolutely no intention to offend the Sikh community.

About Dhurandhar: The Revenge

Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar: The Revenge follows the journey of an undercover spy played by Ranveer Singh. The film traces the transformation of Jaskirat Singh Rangi into Hamza Ali Mazari as he navigates dangerous criminal networks in Lyari.