Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar Teaser Ignites Controversy Over Age Gap with Sara Arjun
Dhurandhar's First Look and Casting Controversy
The initial glimpse of Ranveer Singh in the film Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, has created quite a buzz among fans. Notably, the film's only confirmed female lead, Sara Arjun, has also drawn significant attention. A prominent figure in South Indian cinema and recognized as one of India's leading child actors, Sara is making her Bollywood debut alongside Ranveer.
The film is generating excitement not only for its action-packed teaser but also due to the notable 20-year age difference between the 20-year-old Sara and the 40-year-old Ranveer. This age gap has sparked extensive discussions across social media platforms.
Reactions from netizens have been varied, with many expressing their surprise and concern over the casting choice. Some comments highlight the implications of such an age difference in romantic roles.
Social Media Reactions
Sara Arjun will turn 20 this year. Ranveer turns 40 today. It also means when it was being filmed she just turned 18. 😳🤢
— Raymond. (@rayfilm) July 6, 2025
How did Singh even agree to do this? You couldn’t ask to hire an older actress? Bhanshali literally showed Alia as minor in Gangu. Same goes with Priscilla. pic.twitter.com/VFCwFnRxYT
40 year old ranveer singh romancing 18 year old sara arjun 🤢
— A Thu L (@TheeChooosenone) July 6, 2025
What happened to bollywood 😭#Dhurandhar pic.twitter.com/QhCE3kQGkQ
Sara Arjun paired opposite him?????🤯🤯🤯🤯
— Rosh💃🏻 (@Roshini_11) July 6, 2025
Yuckk https://t.co/3fcL1kuAKJ
Sara Arjun's Background
Born on June 18, 2005, in Mumbai, Sara Arjun began her career at a young age, featuring in over 100 advertisements by the time she was five. She gained fame for her role as Vikram’s daughter, Neela, in the 2011 Tamil film 'Deiva Thirumagal'. Since then, she has appeared in various films in both Hindi and Tamil, including 'Ek Thi Daayan', 'Jazbaa', and 'Ponniyin Selvan' I and II, where she portrayed a younger version of Aishwarya Rai’s character.
Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, will also star notable actors such as Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, and Arjun Rampal. While the plot details remain under wraps, it is rumored to be inspired by the life of Ajit Doval, India's former National Security Advisor, with the teaser indicating a basis in true events.
The film is set to hit theaters on December 5, coinciding with the release of Prabhas’ The RajaSaab, promising a competitive box office showdown.