Deepika Padukone clarifies her support for Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ amid online speculation

Deepika Padukone has addressed the ongoing online chatter around her absence from the Mumbai screening of ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, the sequel to ‘Dhurandhar’ starring her husband Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar. The film, which released on March 19, 2026, has been receiving praise from across Bollywood. Fans and social media users, however, were quick to notice that Deepika did not attend the screening, which led to a wave of speculation and trolling regarding her silence about the film’s success. Responding to these remarks, the actress took to Instagram to clarify her stance. She commented on a viral reel that questioned her silence, stating that sometimes the internet tends to read too much into celebrities’ actions or social media inactivity. Deepika emphasised that her support for her husband and his film remains unwavering, even if she prefers to stay away from public appearances or posts on certain occasions. The post served as her indirect response to those assuming tension or indifference between the couple. ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ continues to perform strongly in theatres, with several Bollywood personalities lauding Ranveer Singh’s intense portrayal. Deepika’s statement appears to have put an end to rumours surrounding the couple, reaffirming their mutual respect and professional space within the industry.