Anupam Kher bids RIP to 'Dhurandhar' propaganda label: 'We are putting too much energy into them'

Anupam Kher has responded to accusations branding the recent Dhurandhar franchise as “propaganda.” He's bid a cheeky RIP to those critics. He urges moviegoers and analysts to focus on lauding films instead of fault-finding.Dhurandhar 2 Movie ReviewIn a chat with IANS and fellow journalists at a recent gathering, the actor brushed off the backlash, noting that these critics are getting undue attention. He remarked, “I think we should say rest in peace, RIP to people who are calling films propaganda. We are putting too much energy into them. They are redundant, they are irrelevant.” Kher said a film's success depends on the audience, not the stories people make up about it. He wants us to praise movies that people love, instead of arguing with haters. “Let’s celebrate the success of The Kashmir Files, let’s celebrate the success of *Durandar*. People are not idiots that they will go for a 12 o’clock show and make it full house. People go to watch a film because they like it,” he added. His words come as the film world keeps talking about the meaning and aim of Aditya Dhar's ‘Dhurandhar’.However, the actor also insisted that viewers are intelligent enough to decide for themselves, backing his view that strong box office numbers show real audience love. “Let's celebrate the success of Kashmir Files, let's celebrate the success of Dhurandhar. People are not idiots that they are going to see a twelve o'clock show, and that too housefull. People go to see the film, because they like it,” Kher further said.Directed by Aditya Dhar, ‘Dhurandhar’ has been receiving a strong response from audiences, with its sequel ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ further building on its success. The first installment released in December and Dhurandhar 2 released on the 19th of March. The movie stars Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, Rakesh Bedi, and others.