Kartik Aaryan's Instagram Story: A Subtle Jab at Ranveer Singh's Blockbuster 'Dhurandhar'?

• Kartik Aaryan re-shared a story praising "breezy, progressive films" amidst "hypermasculinity," seen as a dig at "Dhurandhar."
• Ranveer Singh's "Dhurandhar" is a massive box office success, earning over ₹730 crore nett in India and ₹1000 crore worldwide.
• "Dhurandhar" was banned in the Gulf and Pakistan for "volatile content" but was downloaded two million times in Pakistan.
• Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon criticized "Dhurandhar" for "negative propaganda" against Lyari, Pakistan.
• "Dhurandhar's" dominance impacted Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday's film "Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri."

Why It Matters: Kartik Aaryan's post hints at a critique of "Dhurandhar's" genre despite its record-breaking success.