Ranveer Singh he has emerged as one of the biggest stars this year as he rides on the heels of the success of the Dhurandhar franchise. Adding to the buzz, the actress has surprised fans by sharing screen space for the first time with her father-in-law, former badminton legend Prakash Padukone, in a new commercial. While the ad is peppered with witty references to Ranveer’s personal life, many viewers feel that it also subtly pokes fun at YouTuber Dhruv Rathee.In the ad, Ranveer explains to Prakash how the app can be used to make payments in various places, from toy stores and gyms to theatres. In a particular scene set inside a cinema hall, a poster of Ranveer appears in the background with the title Bavandar: Tornadoa. This detail quickly caught the attention of fans, who linked it to Rathee’s previous videos where he criticized Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar: The Revenge using a fictional film called “Operation Bhavandar”.In these videos, the YouTuber labeled the films as “propaganda” in line with the ruling party.Social media users were quick to react. One fan wrote: “Never mess with Hamza.” Another commented, “This is a meta joke…Bhavandar…” while a third added, “Ranveer Singh burnt Dhruv Rathee’s Bhavandar in his latest ad for criticizing Dhurandhar. Peak details Ranveer…”.Beyond the perceived digs, fans also noticed several thoughtful touches in the ad. The scene featuring Ranveer and Prakash in a gentlemen’s club with badminton rackets pays homage to Padukone’s illustrious career. At another point, Ranveer affectionately calls him ‘Pappa’, reflecting how Deepika Padukone he addresses his father. The ad also includes a playful scene in an ice cream parlor where Ranveer holds a colorful unicorn — seen by many as a sweet nod to being a father to a girl.Meanwhile, “Dhurandhar 2” has crossed Rs 1000 crore in India and Rs 1300 crore worldwide.
