Ranveer Singh has emerged as one of the most prominent actors this year, largely due to the successive triumphs of his films in the Dhurandhar franchise. Recently, he treated his fans to an exciting moment by featuring alongside his father-in-law, the former badminton champion Prakash Padukone, in a new advertisement. This commercial not only sheds light on Ranveer’s personal life but also contains elements that appear to challenge YouTuber Dhruv Rathee.
The advertisement for RuPay showcases a conversation between Ranveer and Padukone, highlighting the app’s versatility for making payments in various locations, such as toy stores, gyms, and cinemas. Notably, in one scene set in a theater, a film poster featuring Ranveer is prominently displayed. The poster showcases him with the title “Bavandar: The Tornado.” Many viewers quickly associated this with Dhruv Rathee, who had previously criticized the Dhurandhar films and had referenced an imaginary movie titled “Operation Bhavandar” in his critiques. Rathee has accused these films of serving as “propaganda” for the ruling political party.
In response to the advertisement, one fan remarked, “Never mess with Hamza,” while another noted, “This is such a meta joke… Bhavandar…” A third fan commented, “Ranveer Singh’s latest ad cleverly mocks Dhruv Rathee’s Bhavandar, which he created to criticize Dhurandhar. Excellent detail by Ranveer…”
Audiences were also quick to catch additional nuances within the ad. It features Ranveer and Prakash at a gentlemen’s club, playfully holding badminton rackets as a nod to Prakash’s celebrated career. Furthermore, Ranveer affectionately refers to Prakash as “Pappa,” mirroring how Deepika Padukone, his wife, addresses her father. Another scene depicts them enjoying ice cream at a charming shop, with Ranveer playfully holding a colorful unicorn, subtly highlighting his role as a devoted father to daughters.
In earlier videos, Dhruv Rathee labeled Dhurandhar as “nonsense propaganda.” Following the release of Dhurandhar 2, he posted another video expressing his discontent with the film, stating, “Dhurandhar 2 is not designed for entertainment… it serves as the BJP’s most costly election advertisement, for which viewers pay Rs 500.” He further criticized the film for glorifying the demonetization policy, asserting that it aimed to distract from the economic turmoil caused by that decision.
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