Did Ranveer Singh pray at Kashi Vishwanath after ‘Dhurandhar 2’ smash? - Truth behind the video

On Thursday, a clip of Ranveer Singh praying at Varanasi's iconic Kashi Vishwanath Temple went viral across social media, coming right after his spy thriller ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ became a box office hit. Released on March 19, the movie has reportedly already garnered more than Rs 1,000 crore globally within seven days.With ‘Dhurandhar 2’ dominating the box office, social media is abuzz over a video of Ranveer at Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Dressed in a white kurta-pajama, sunglasses, and a sacred scarf, he's seen walking into the temple and waving to excited fans. One user shared it online, captioning: "Ranveer Singh Visited Kashi Vishwanath Mandir after Grand Success of Dhurandhar!" The post went viral in popularity, fueling speculation that the actor stopped by the shrine soon after the film's success. Social media quickly uncovered that the viral video dates back in time. When it blew up, a user on X asked the AI bot Grok, "Is this video recent?" The bot clarified: "No, the video isn't recent, it's from April 14, 2024, when Ranveer Singh (with Kriti Sanon) visited Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi," dispelling the rumors.For the uninitiated, Ranveer Singh and Kriti Sanon visited Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath Temple in April 2024 for blessings. The duo was in town for a fashion gig, later appearing on the runway for Manish Malhotra at Namo Ghat to spotlight Banarasi handlooms.‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ is the sequel to the 2025 blockbuster ‘Dhurandhar’, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh as the intense undercover agent Hamza Ali Mazari (real name Jaskirat Singh Rangi). Released just over a week ago on March 19, 2026, during Eid, the Hindi spy thriller, expanded to five languages (Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam) for pan-India appeal, has shattered records. Ranveer leads a powerhouse cast including Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, and Gaurav Gera.