Filmmaker Aditya Dhar has expressed strong disapproval of the dissemination of AI-generated and altered visuals related to his recent film ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, labeling them as deceptive and harmful. Dhar, in a statement on his Aditya Dhar Films Instagram page, acknowledged the immense love the film has garnered but raised concerns about individuals misusing officially released promotional material through artificial intelligence to spread false narratives. He emphasized that certain images, like one depicting Ranveer Singh’s character smoking in a turban, are entirely fabricated and not part of the film or any authorized content.
The director condemned the deliberate misrepresentation of such visuals, highlighting that they are aimed at inciting trouble. Dhar reiterated his profound respect for the Sikh community, affirming that every depiction in the movie has been handled with the utmost care, respect, and accountability. He denounced any attempt to suggest otherwise through manipulated content as malicious and deceitful, urging viewers to rely solely on official sources and experience the film as intended, cautioning against falling for AI-generated misinformation circulated with malicious intent.
Dhar also issued a warning that such actions will face strict consequences. ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, which recently premiered, follows an undercover Indian intelligence agent navigating Karachi’s criminal underworld and Pakistani politics while seeking retribution for the 26/11 attacks and confronting larger threats. The film’s narrative is loosely inspired by real-life geopolitical occurrences and tensions in South Asia, encompassing events like Operation Lyari, the 2014 Indian general election, the 2016 Indian banknote demonetization, and other significant incidents.
