Ranveer Singh’s Auto Driver From ‘Dhurandhar 2’ Climax Reveals He Hasn’t Watched the Film Yet, Shares He Can’t Afford INR 500 Tickets for His Family
Despite playing a key role in the climax of the global blockbuster 'Dhurandhar 2', an auto-rickshaw driver has revealed he cannot afford to watch himself on the big screen with his family. Speaking to Daily Post Punjabi, he explained that the ticket price equals his entire monthly savings,
As Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2 continues its record-breaking run at the global box office, a poignant story from behind the scenes has captured the internet’s attention. An auto-rickshaw driver who appears in the film’s final climax alongside Ranveer Singh has revealed that he cannot afford to watch his own big-screen debut. In a candid interview, he explained that the cost of taking his family to the theatre exceeds his entire monthly savings. Did Imran Khan Take a Dig at Ranveer Singh’s ‘Macho’ Role in ‘Dhurandhar 2’ During AMA Session?.
‘Dhurandhar 2’ Actor Who Played Auto Driver Says He Can’t Afford a Ticket
The driver, who plays the pivotal role of dropping Ranveer Singh’s character at his doorstep in the film's closing moments, shared his reality in a viral interaction with Daily Post Punjabi. Despite the film’s massive commercial success, the actor who works as a driver in real life admitted he hasn't seen the final cut.
Auto Driver Shares His Financial Struggles
The emotional weight of the interview deepened when the driver was asked if his children were excited to see him on screen. While they have expressed a strong desire to go, he explained that the math simply doesn't work for a family of five. “Yes, they did [insist]. But I told them that there are five of us, and it would cost INR 2,500 in total,” he said. “INR 2,500 is what we manage to save in a month, so I didn’t take them. I told them we would wait a bit and watch it later.”
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The contrast is particularly sharp given that Dhurandhar 2 is currently dominating worldwide charts, reportedly crossing the INR 850 crore mark within its first week. While the production employed many local professionals and small-scale actors for its realistic setting, the viral clip has sparked a debate online about the compensation of junior artists and the rising cost of cinema in India.
For now, the driver remains focused on his daily routes, content with the knowledge that his work is being seen by millions, even if he has to wait for a television broadcast to see it himself.
More About ‘Dhurandhar 2’
Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar: The Revenge has become a global juggernaut, crossing the INR 900 crore mark worldwide within just six days of its March 19 release. R Madhavan Clarifies ‘Gurbani’ Scene Row in ‘Dhurandhar 2’: Says No Intent to Hurt Sikh Sentiments.
The spy thriller, starring Ranveer Singh as Hamza Ali Mazari, has shattered several records, including the fastest Hindi film to cross the INR 500 crore domestic net threshold. Trade analysts predict the film will enter the elite INR 1,000 crore club by the end of its first week, fueled by strong occupancy in IMAX and premium formats despite its nearly four-hour runtime.
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