Hotmail founder Sabeer Bhatia criticises Dhurandhar calling it disgusting: 'Zero creativity'

Sabeer Bhatia and Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar

While Ranveer Singh's blockbuster Dhurandhar impressed many, some were left sulking over the espionage drama, directed by Aditya Dhar. Among them is Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia, who shared that he recently watched the video and voiced his dislike, urging audiences to reject the film.

Hotmail founder Sabeer Bhatia slams Dhurandhar

Taking to Instagram, Sabeer Bhatia shared a video review in which he strongly slammed the film's narrative. He captioned the post, writing, "Movies today aren't made to emotionally empower you. They're engineered to trigger you. Be cautious!"

He did not mince words in the video and said, "I just watched Dhurandhar. Emotionally charged, sensationalism, drama - but where is the intellectual component in this? All it is spreading is the message of revenge and hate. It's disgusting." Bhatia expressed particular concern about the film's impact on younger audiences. "We don't want our kids to be emotional reactors. We want the younger generation to be logical thinkers. Zero creativity. I know it's a movie, but I don't think there is any entertainment in watching senseless killings and revenge. It promotes a certain line of thinking that is terrible."

The Hotmail founder further argued, "It paints entire countries and institutions with a broad brush. Not going into nuances of what is really going on in the minds of people. Individuals are good or bad, not countries. I hope you get this message and reject the movie Dhurandhar wholeheartedly."

Internet reacts

Bhatia's remarks triggered mixed reactions online. One user defended the film, saying, "I disagree with you....even hollywood produces senseless movie sometimes which has no meaning which certainly don't add any values or whatsoever so yah some movie made for entertainment purposes if your indulge knowledge and kind of stuff in every aspect then its critical! Thank you ! Jai hind !"

Another fan commented, "Respected you alot for hotmail, sir, but your this and recent posts depicted your thought process." A third user noted, "I respect you since childhood from the era of Windows95 . BUT what depicted in the movie is quite based on real incidents. Please don't stoop to that level."

Dhurandhar is about an Indian spy who infiltrates a Baloch gang operating in Pakistan's Lyari. The film features Ranveer Singh alongside Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, and Sanjay Dutt in pivotal roles. The sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is set for theatrical release on March 19, where it will lock horns with Toxic at the box office.