Actor Varun Dhawan has landed in controversy after his recent remarks about the success of Dhurandhar upset fans of Ranveer Singh. The debate comes at a time when Ranveer is already facing intense discussions online due to the ongoing Don 3 controversy and reports linked to FWICE.

David Dhawan Talks About Changing Film Industry

During a conversation with veteran filmmaker David Dhawan, Varun discussed how filmmaking and audience reactions have changed in today’s digital age.

David Dhawan said that social media has made it difficult to understand which films are genuinely successful because everyone now acts like a critic or journalist online. He added that actors still play a major role in making films successful at the box office.

Varun Dhawan Calls ‘Dhurandhar’ a Director’s Victory

Reacting to his father’s comments, Varun Dhawan used Dhurandhar as an example and praised director Aditya Dhar for the film’s success.

Varun said that when audiences watch Dhurandhar, they notice Aditya Dhar’s vision and filmmaking style, suggesting that the film’s success was mainly a “director’s win.”

David Dhawan Responds to Varun’s Statement

David Dhawan agreed that Dhurandhar was strongly driven by its director, but he also pointed out that actors remain equally important in a film’s commercial success.

The filmmaker jokingly added that actors usually focus on their own benefit first, which sparked even more discussion online.

Ranveer Singh Fans React Strongly Online

Soon after the interview clip went viral, many social media users accused Varun Dhawan of undermining Ranveer Singh’s contribution to the film.

Fans argued that Dhurandhar succeeded because of both Aditya Dhar’s direction and Ranveer Singh’s performance. Several users defended Ranveer and said no film can become a hit with direction alone.

One fan commented that Varun’s statement felt insensitive considering the criticism Ranveer is already facing. Another user wrote that a strong cast is just as important as a talented director in making a film successful.

Social Media Users Accuse Varun of Jealousy

Some users went a step further and claimed that Varun Dhawan appeared jealous of Ranveer Singh’s achievements with Dhurandhar.

A few comments suggested that Ranveer delivered a performance and level of stardom that very few actors from his generation could match.

Varun Dhawan’s Upcoming Film

On the work front, Varun Dhawan is gearing up for the release of his upcoming romantic comedy Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, directed by David Dhawan.

The film also stars Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur in important roles.