Ranveer & Sara’s ‘Dhurandhar’ Pairing: Love Knows No Age—But Does Bollywood?

Ranveer Singh's action thriller Dhurandhar has taken the internet by storm amidst a massive controversy since the movie teaser carried the news that the 40-year-old actor has been paired romantically opposite 20-year-old Sara Arjun, resulting in a 20-year age gap between the protagonists.

 

Key Highlights:

 

Teaser Launch & Cast Announcement:

The first glimpse and teaser of Dhurandhar released on Ranveer Singh's 40th birthday. The teaser had Singh portraying a spy and introducing Sara Arjun as his love interest, generating a buzz right away.

 

Sara Arjun's Bollywood Debut

Sara Arjun, once India's highest-paid child artist and best recognized from Ponniyin Selvan and Deiva Thirumagal, makes her debut at the top of the cast in Bollywood.

 

Social Media Backlash:

The huge age difference between the stars has sparked indignation and outrage on social media. Most netizens were uneasy, with some saying Singh resembles "her uncle" and denouncing Bollywood's ongoing habit of pitting much older male heroes against much younger women.

 

Industry Trend in Question:

The casting has raised controversy once again regarding age gaps in Bollywood romances, with the fans comparing it to other movies and wishing that the romance element is not the central theme of the movie.

 

Film Information:

Directed by URI: The Surgical Strike director Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar also stars Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, and Arjun Rampal. The movie will hit the theatres on December 5, 2025, when big releases like Prabhas' The Raja Saab will also hit the screens.

Sara's Role: Sara Arjun's cameo appearance, according to reports, is crucial, and she is spotted having romance with Singh in the teaser, including a pub dance number. The casting choice has been a lightning rod for repeated controversies regarding representation and age dynamics in Hindi cinema, and Dhurandhar is now among the most buzzed-about new releases of 2025.

 

Source: India TV News, Mathrubhumi, Pinkvilla, News18