Producer Explains Casting of Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar Amid High Production Costs
Dhurandhar's co-producer and Jio Studios CEO Jyoti Deshpande explained that Ranveer Singh was cast as the lead due to his strong acting skills and the film's high production costs. She emphasized choosing performers over expensive stars to keep the project viable, highlighting Ranveer's transformative performances in previous films. Despite multiple budget overruns, the team remained committed, driven by conviction to create a unique cinematic experience. Deshpande credited the entire crew's dedication to the film's success and cultural impact.
First-hand measurement across 5 sources
We measured how 5 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (82/100). Lens Score 32/100.
Outlets measured: thetelegraph, wion, hindustantimes, news18, indianexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–88/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 31 Jul, 05:12 pm. Other outlets followed.