120 Crew Members Hospitalised on Dhurandhar Set: Real Reason Revealed

Ranveer Singh has been in the news for quite some time now for Aditya Dhar's film 'Dhurandhar'. Recently, news came that about 100 crew members from the sets of Ranveer Singh's film Dhurandhar were hospitalised in Leh after food poisoning. Now, news is coming that the reason for the food poisoning of the crew members was not poor quality of food or cost-cutting. Let's know what is the real reason is behind this. 

Because of this, 120 people fell ill (Reason for hospitalization of Dhurandhar Dal members)

In fact, local authorities in Leh have confirmed that the incident was part of a wider problem of chicken contamination in Leh. The case was not related to the food or facilities provided by the film production (120 fell sick on sets Dhurandhar in Leh after suspected food poisoning). "This is one of the biggest films under production right now. What was the need to cut costs? Shooting in Leh is extremely difficult. It is a 300-plus unit. This happened because of a local contamination problem. It is terrible that such absurd rumours are being spread," said a source.

The health and hygiene of the crew is being taken care of on the set

The source further added, "Health, hygiene, and safety of the crew have always been given top priority. Extra precautions are being taken, and strict checks are being done by the suppliers; however, the unit has resumed work. The film is now in the final stages of shooting. There are still a few more weeks of shooting left here. We will complete the shooting and return to Mumbai by mid-September".

What happened on the sets of Dhurandhar in Leh? (why Dhurandhar crew members got hospitalised in Leh?) 

On August 17, over 100 crew members were rushed to Leh's Sajal Narboo Memorial (SNM) Hospital after they complained of severe stomach pain, vomiting and headaches. Doctors later confirmed that it was a case of mass food poisoning. According to media reports, "Over 100 workers of a Bollywood film crew were hospitalised in Leh after a suspected case of food poisoning late Sunday evening." 

'Dhurandhar' will be released on 5 December (Dhurandhar movie release date and cast)

Directed by Aditya Dhar, who became famous for hit songs like Uri: The Surgical Strike and Article 370, the film also stars Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun and Akshaye Khanna in important roles. Presented by Jio Studios, produced by B62 Studios, Dhurandhar stars Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar. The film is scheduled to release on December 5 (Dhurandhar movie release date). It is facing tough competition from Vishal Bhardwaj's Shahid Kapoor starrer untitled project, which is releasing on the same day.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the movie "Dhurandhar"?
"Dhurandhar" is an upcoming action-thriller film written, directed and produced by Aditya Dhar. It is a high-stakes espionage thriller based on a true story of India's intelligence agency RAW. 

2. When will this film be released?
The film is scheduled to release in theaters on 05 December 2025. 

3. What is the story of this film?
The story revolves around a RAW agent (played by Ranveer Singh) who goes on a secret mission in enemy territory and tries to avert a national crisis. It is said to be inspired by the life of Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. 

4. Who are the main actors?
The film has a powerful star cast as follows:

Ranveer Singh (as RAW Agent)
Sara Arjun (Lead Heroine)
Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Rakesh Bedi

5. When was its first look or teaser released?

The first teaser or first look was released on 6 July 2025, Ranveer Singh's birthday. 

6. What stands out in the teaser?
The teaser shows Ranveer Singh in an intense, rough-and-tough avatar: long hair, thick beard, cigarette and a scene with Sara Arjun in a club; along with the dialogue "Ghayal hun istiye ghatak hun". 

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