After weeks of intense social media speculation and “silent treatment” rumors, Deepika Padukone has finally broken her silence regarding her husband Ranveer Singh’s record-breaking blockbuster, Dhurandhar: The Revenge.
On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, the actress took to Instagram to shut down netizens who had been slamming her for not posting promotional content or attending the film’s high-profile premiere. Replying to a viral reel that questioned if she was making a “statement” against the director or dodging internet drama, Deepika pithily commented: “The latter my friend… P.S. I watched it way before any of you did 😉 Now who is the joke on?”
The clarification comes as a relief to fans who were concerned about the lack of public support, especially after Deepika was seen attending a sitar concert with her in-laws instead of the film’s screening.
Her “classy” clapback suggests that her absence from the digital hype cycle was a deliberate move to avoid unnecessary internet toxicity rather than a sign of professional disagreement. Supporters have hailed the move, with many noting that the “jokes on the whole internet” for over-analyzing a private relationship during a massive professional milestone.
While the internet debated her silence, the film itself has made history. On its 20th day, Dhurandhar 2 collected ₹10.10 crore, taking its domestic net total to a staggering ₹1,033.37 crore.
With this achievement, the Aditya Dhar directorial has officially surpassed the lifetime Indian collection of Baahubali 2, solidifying its position as the second highest-grossing Indian film of all time. The film’s relentless momentum remains the primary narrative of the 2026 box office, even as it navigates “propaganda” allegations and high-profile roasts from comedians like Zakir Khan.