Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Anupama Chopra Reveals Death Threats Over Dhurandhar Review
Anupama Chopra, a well-known film critic, received death threats and online abuse after she gave a negative review to the blockbuster film Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh.
The film, directed by Aditya Dhar, was released in December 2025 and became a huge success, grossing over Rs 1,000 crore worldwide.
Its sequel, released in March 2026, also did very well at the box office.
Anupama's review described the film as having too much violence and nationalism.
Actor Paresh Rawal initially criticized her on social media but later regretted his actions.
Anupama's experience highlights the challenges critics face when giving honest opinions about popular films.
Anupama Chopra received death threats after her negative review of Ranveer Singh's film Dhurandhar.
Dhurandhar was directed by Aditya Dhar and released in December 2025, becoming a blockbuster.
The film's sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, released in March 2026, also achieved significant box office success.
Paresh Rawal initially criticized Anupama Chopra for her review but later expressed regret.
Anupama Chopra's experience highlights the intense backlash critics can face for their honest opinions.
- Who
- Anupama Chopra, Ranveer Singh, Aditya Dhar, Paresh Rawal
- What
- Anupama Chopra received death threats over her negative review of the film Dhurandhar
- When
- December 2025 (film release), March 19, 2026 (sequel release)
- Where
- India
- Why
- Anupama Chopra's negative review of Dhurandhar led to backlash from fans of the film
Critics and Supporters of Anupama Chopra
Fans and Supporters of Dhurandhar
Reaction to Negative Review
Critics and Supporters of Anupama Chopra
Anupama Chopra received death threats and online abuse for her honest review.
Fans and Supporters of Dhurandhar
Fans of Dhurandhar felt her review was unfair and disrespectful to the film's success.
Public Criticism
Critics and Supporters of Anupama Chopra
Paresh Rawal initially criticized Anupama Chopra but later regretted his actions.
Fans and Supporters of Dhurandhar
Some fans defended Paresh Rawal's initial criticism, arguing that the review was overly harsh.
- Film Title
- Dhurandhar
- Director
- Aditya Dhar
- Lead Actor
- Ranveer Singh
- Release Date
- December 2025
- Box Office Gross
- Over Rs 1,000 crore worldwide
- Sequel Release Date
- March 19, 2026
- Sequel Box Office Gross
- Over Rs 1,800 crore worldwide
- Critic
- Anupama Chopra