Sunny Deol Reveals: Zero Royalty For Iconic Titles in Ranveer’s Dhurandhar Dialogue

Actor Sunny Deol has addressed the buzz around a viral dialogue from the upcoming film Dhurandhar, clarifying whether he received any payment for the use of titles associated with his past blockbusters. The line, delivered in the film starring Ranveer Singh, has quickly gained traction online for its nostalgic callback.

The dialogue—“Ghayal hoon, isiliye Ghatak hoon”—references two of Deol’s most iconic films, Ghayal and Ghatak. Both movies were major commercial successes and are closely associated with Deol’s action-hero image. Their mention in the new film sparked speculation among fans about whether the veteran actor was compensated for the usage.

Responding to the chatter, Deol clarified that he did not receive any royalty or payment for the dialogue’s reference to the film titles. He indicated that such nods are often creative choices made by filmmakers and are generally not treated as paid usages unless formal agreements are in place.

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The viral line is part of filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar, which has been generating strong pre-release buzz. Social media users widely praised the dialogue for cleverly invoking Deol’s legacy while fitting seamlessly into the film’s mass-action tone.

Industry observers note that references to classic film titles and dialogues are a common Bollywood trope used to evoke nostalgia and connect with audiences. Unless trademarked or contractually protected, such references typically do not involve royalty payments.

With Dhurandhar already making waves ahead of its release, the viral moment has once again highlighted the enduring popularity of Sunny Deol’s iconic filmography and its continued influence on contemporary Hindi cinema.

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