Mumbai: A viral social media post claiming that Shah Rukh Khan praised Dhurandhar The Revenge and expressed his desire to work with filmmaker Aditya Dhar has been confirmed to be fake.

The film, starring Ranveer Singh, has been receiving widespread appreciation from several Bollywood and South Indian celebrities and is performing strongly at the box office. Amid this buzz, a screenshot purportedly showing Khan’s Instagram story began circulating online, quickly grabbing attention.

The viral post claimed that the superstar had shared a glowing review of the film and praised its performances and storytelling. It read, "JUST WATCHED DHURANDHAR 2... And honestly, it stays with you. A film full of pride, power & Every moment hits straight to the heart-that's cinema. Brilliant performances, stunning scale & storytelling that makes you feel everything. @ranveersingh @rampal72 emotion Big love to the entire team. Hope Aditya Dhar offers me a film someday... Dying to work with him (sic)."

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However, there is no evidence that Khan posted any such story on his official Instagram account. The image has been widely identified as edited and misleading.

The film is a sequel to the 2023 hit 'Dhurandhar' and has drawn widespread attention for its blend of stylised action and narrative ambition.

Produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, the project features a multi-starrer cast including Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi and Arjun Rampal.

Set in Lyari town of Karachi, an area known for its history of gang wars and violent turf battles, "Dhurandhar" revolved around covert intelligence operations against the backdrop of geopolitical and terror events like the Kandahar plane hijack, the 2001 Parliament Attack and the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.

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The sequel charts the rise of Singh's character Hamza Ali Mazari in the Karachi underworld while also delving into his origins as Jaskirat Singh Rangi, tracing the journey of the young man who eventually transforms into the covert operative.

Produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar, the film was released in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam languages. The film has already emerged as a major commercial success, crossing Rs 700 crore worldwide since its release.

The film has received widespread praise from across the industry as well. Actors and filmmakers including Alia Bhatt, SS Rajamouli, and Anupam Kher have lauded the project.

Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut described Dhar as a "superstar filmmaker," drawing parallels with globally renowned directors like Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino and Christopher Nolan.