Rahul Gandhi Credited In Dhurandhar? Here’s The Real Story Behind The Name
When Dhurandhar, Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller starring Ranveer Singh, landed on Netflix, sharp-eyed viewers spotted a name in the opening credits that instantly set social media buzzing: Rahul Gandhi.
Naturally, confusion followed. Was the Congress leader suddenly backing Bollywood spy films?
No, and the longer answer is far more straightforward than the Internet drama suggested.
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As screenshots from the film and its trailer circulated on X, many users, jokingly and some seriously, wondered if the Leader of the Opposition had quietly turned executive producer.
OMG #RahulGandhi was behind #Dhurandhar, I am feeling proud as a Congress supporter.
Thank you #जननायक_राहुल_गांधी 😭
Hit like if you love Rahul ji ♥️ pic.twitter.com/yrDn1f4y4Y— प्रखर (@wokiepedia) January 31, 2026
Memes, praise, sarcasm and speculation followed, with several posts calling it a “coincidence” too wild to ignore.
Just noticed Rahul Gandhi is Executive producer of dhurandar. 😭#Dhurandhar pic.twitter.com/GixgALNPHV
— Devansh Sharma (@sharmadevansh12) January 29, 2026
But this Rahul Gandhi isn’t that Rahul Gandhi.
A quick fact-check confirms that the executive producer credited in Dhurandhar is a film industry professional who happens to share the same name as the politician.
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He has been part of the entertainment world for years and has worked on several well-known projects, including Rustom, The Family Man, Rocket Boys and Lucky Baskhar.
Industry databases and media reports clearly list him as a seasoned producer with no political connection.
In films, an executive producer typically handles high-level responsibilities such as financing, logistics, and overall project support. The role doesn’t usually involve day-to-day creative decisions — but it is crucial to getting a project off the ground.
As clarified in multiple online explanations, the politician Rahul Gandhi has no involvement in film production.
