Casting director Mukesh ChhabraHe who has been widely appreciated for his work in ‘Dhurandhar’, has now spoken about the intense negativity surrounding high-grossing films. Also associated with ‘Ramayana’, Mukesh did not hold back as he addressed how the rise of online trolling is affecting the culture and filmmakers and artistes.Talking about the backlash faced by ‘Ramayana’ and ‘Dhurandhar’, he shared with Hindustan Times, “Nowadays the negative is a little too much. I don’t know ki yeh sab kaun karwaata hai, kaise karwaata hai. (I don’t know who is behind all this or how it is being orchestrated). The troll culture has gained ground but I can’t do anything to stop it. I feel bad for everyone.” His remarks reflect a growing concern in the industry about unverified criticism online.Reflecting on how audiences immediately react to the opening footage, Mukesh revealed how both films were screened before their release. “The moment they see a film, they start reacting. But you know what’s the best part? These trolls disappear immediately the moment a film releases. I feel bad and scared because people can say anything about anyone these days,” he said, recalling the chatter about ‘Dhurandhar’.
‘Ramayana’ teaser and audio reviews
“Ramayana” also faced its fair share of backlash when its teaser dropped, targeting the VFX and critics. Ranbir KapoorPortrait of Lord Rama. Similarly, ‘Dhurandhar’ found negative buzz before its release, especially after the paid previews were canceled due to technical glitches. After the premiere, some scenes were questioned, which director Aditya Dhar It was later clarified that the AIs were created and not part of the final cut.Despite the noise, Mukesh remains optimistic about public discernment. He pointed out that trolls form a small part of the web and said that the appreciation after ‘Dhurandhar’ is much higher than the initial criticism. According to him, “A good film cannot be stopped”, reinforcing his belief that, ultimately, the content will find its audience.Amidst the controversy, Mukesh also shared a casting wish, expressing his desire to bring Ranveer Singh and Ranbir Kapoor together on screen. He said that the potential collaboration is “the biggest film in the country”, giving an indication of the scale that this project can achieve.
About ‘Dhurandhar’ and ‘Ramayana’
Directed by Aditya Dhar, ‘Dhurandhar’ stars Ranveer Singh in a high-octane spy thriller that became a hit despite some labeling it propaganda. The franchise is said to have crossed 3,000 crores, with its sequel continuing its strong theatrical run.On the other hand, ‘Ramayana’, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is one of the most anticipated projects slated for 2026. Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman and Yash as Ravana, the epic will be in Diwali and Diwalian two parts. 2027 respectively.
