Ranveer Singh Steps Out In Dhurandhar Look Amid Sara Arjun Age-Gap Row
Ranveer Singh appears in his Dhurandhar avatar amid backlash over age gap with co-star Sara Arjun. Paps cheer, internet remains divided.
Ranveer Singh made his first public appearance since the release of the much-talked-about Dhurandhar teaser, stepping out in full character at the Mumbai airport. Dressed in his onscreen avatar, the actor looked intense in a head-to-toe black outfit—leather jacket, black tee, pants, a silver chain, dark shades, and a black cap. His rugged look was completed with long hair, a full-grown beard, and a styled moustache, staying completely in sync with his feral, gritty image in the film.
As soon as Ranveer walked out, paparazzi began chanting, 'Blockbuster movie!" and 'Love the look, Baba!" — clearly impressed by the transformation. Fans echoed similar excitement online, celebrating the return of the actor in a never-seen-before avatar.
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However, it wasn't all praise. Ranveer's latest teaser has also stirred major debate, not for the action-packed visuals or the character's intensity, but for his onscreen romantic pairing with 20-year-old actress Sara Arjun. The film, reportedly shot two years ago, means Sara would've been just 18 at the time of filming, while Ranveer was 38.
The Internet's reaction was swift and sharp. One user questioned, 'Can you imagine a 40-year-old man romancing an 18-year-old girl in 2024?" Another added, 'This isn't casting. It's conditioning." The outrage mirrors recent backlash seen with age-gap pairings in films like Sikandar (Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna) and Tiku Weds Sheru (Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Avneet Kaur).
Despite the criticism, Ranveer has remained silent on the matter. His latest airport appearance seems to suggest he's focused on the work and letting the performance do the talking.
Sara Arjun, best known for her breakout as a child artist in Deiva Thirumagal, has had a strong acting career from a young age, recently playing young Nandini in Ponniyin Selvan. But her casting opposite Ranveer has reignited an old Bollywood debate.
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