Rahul Gandhi’s name mentioned as an executive producer in the end credits of Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller Dhurandhar sparked widespread curiosity on social media among netizens.
The credit surfaced as the film continues. Its strong box office run created a online buzz and debates over alleged “propaganda.” The confusion began after a screenshot of the teaser’s end credits went viral. Many users immediately linked the name to Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, leading to jokes, questions, and political speculation online.
Social Media Users React to Viral Screenshot
As soon as the image circulated, users on X began questioning the identity of the Rahul Gandhi mentioned in the credits.
One user wrote, “Change of career for Rahul Gandhi ji after losing 99 elections. Executive Producer of Dhurandhar movie.” The posts garnered lots of debates on social media, further fuelling confusion and memes.
Change of career for Rahul Gandhi ji after losing 99 elections.
Executive Producer of Dhurandhar movie. pic.twitter.com/0hmtoYGkQ8— Abhishek (@vicharabhio) July 6, 2025
Fact Check: Not the Congress Leader, But Same Name Different Individual
A fact check later confirmed that the Rahul Gandhi credited in Dhurandhar is not the politician, but a different individual with the same name. This Rahul Gandhi has been involved in backing several well-known films and web series. His earlier projects include Rustom, The Family Man, Rocket Boys, Blur, and Lucky Bhaskar, establishing his presence in the entertainment industry long before Dhurandhar.
About Dhurandhar: Story, Cast and Release Details
Dhurandhar was released on December 5. It is set in the late 2000s and is inspired by real-life counter-terrorism operations carried out by India in Pakistan. The film stars Ranveer Singh as Hamza, an Indian intelligence operative attempting to infiltrate the criminal network of Rehman Dakait, portrayed by Akshaye Khanna.
Box Office Performance and Production Team
Dhurandhar has earned over ₹300 crore in India, making it one of the biggest successes of the year. It has made a sparking business and set to earn more. The film is produced by Lokesh Dhar and is a collaboration between Jio Studios and B62 Studios. It also features Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, and R. Madhavan in key roles. Director Aditya Dhar, best known for the 2019 blockbuster Uri: The Surgical Strike, returned with Dhurandhar after directing Article 375 in 2024.
