New Delhi, Dec. 21 -- Political commentator and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has released a video asserting that the blockbuster Hindi film Dhurandhar contains "subtle propaganda" and risks misleading viewers by blending fact and fiction.

Rathee's remarks have intensified an ongoing debate about the film's themes and presentation as it continues its strong run at the box office. The spy thriller, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, remains one of the highest-grossing Indian films of the year.

In his video, Rathee questioned how audiences can distinguish reality from fiction in the film, saying, "Now the question is, what is fact and what is fiction? The audience cannot tell. And viewers who are immersed in the film do not even ...