Amid ongoing chatter about her absence from the screening of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, Deepika Padukone has addressed speculation around her so-called “silent treatment” on husband Ranveer Singh’s latest release.
The film, which hit theatres on March 19, has been performing strongly at the box office and receiving praise from audiences and industry insiders. Ranveer Singh’s performance, in particular, has drawn widespread attention.
A witty response to online chatter
Questions began circulating online after Deepika did not attend the Mumbai screening or post publicly about the film’s success. Responding to a social media reel that suggested her silence might be deliberate, the actor dismissed the speculation with a sharp remark.
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“The latter my friend... P.S. I watched it way before any of you did. Now who is the joke on?” she wrote.
Her comment quickly gained traction, with fans stepping in to support her. Several users pointed out that public appearances are not the only way to show support, noting her personal connection with Ranveer.
A celebrated partnership
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, who married in 2018 after years of dating, remain one of Bollywood’s most followed couples. They have shared screen space in films such as Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, Bajirao Mastani, and Padmaavat. The couple welcomed their daughter Dua in September 2024.
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About the Dhurandhar franchise
Dhurandhar: The Revenge is directed by Aditya Dhar and serves as a sequel to last year’s Dhurandhar. The film features an ensemble cast including Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, and Sanjay Dutt, with a cameo by Yami Gautam. The first installment also starred Akshaye Khanna.
The sequel has crossed Rs 1000 crore net in India on April 5, its 18th day in theatres. With a reported collection of Rs 1,013.77 crore, it has entered a rare club alongside Baahubali 2: The Conclusion and Pushpa 2: The Rise. It is also the first Bollywood film to achieve this milestone within such a short span.
