Ranveer Singh's upcoming film Dhurandhar has become a hot topic of discussion even before its theatrical release. The action-packed trailer of the spy thriller is receiving all the love from the audience. However, there is also a select section of social media users who seem to be criticising the extreme and gory violence shown in the film. Amid mixed reactions online, director Suparn S Varma, who is currently basking in the success of his latest film 'HAQ', has reacted to the criticism.

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 in Goa, Varma described the responses as a "double standard" among audiences when it comes to violent films. He noted that when films from other countries showcase violence, "everybody loves the violence," but similar appreciation is often not extended to Hindi cinema, even when the genre demands it.