Overview
- Chhabra, in interviews published Tuesday, said the social-media pile-ons have grown excessive and that most trolls vanish once audiences watch the film.
- He defended his casting on Ramayana after its teaser drew knocks for visual effects and for picking Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi, with part one slated for a Diwali 2026 release.
- He noted Dhurandhar faced smear campaigns before opening, including scrutiny over canceled press screenings, and the director later clarified viral AI-generated shots were not part of the movie.
- Coverage cited the Dhurandhar franchise as a box-office success, with reports placing combined earnings above ₹3,000 crore while the second film continues its run.
- Adding to the casting debate Wednesday, veteran actor Mukesh Khanna opposed Ranveer Singh as Shaktimaan, saying the role needs a face that reads as positive on screen.