The recently released spy drama 'Dhurandhar,' starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, and Sanjay Dutt, found itself embroiled in controversy over a specific dialogue delivered by Sanjay Dutt's character, SP Chaudhary Aslam. The contentious line stated, 'Magarmachh pe bharosa kar sakte hai, par Baloch pe nahi' (You can trust a crocodile, but not a Baloch). Members of the Baloch community swiftly raised objections, labeling the dialogue as offensive hate speech and an unfair generalization that stereotyped and targeted them. The backlash escalated, prompting representatives of the community to approach the Gujarat High Court, seeking legal action against the film's makers for allegedly including hate speech. Following the court proceedings, the team behind 'Dhurandhar' was advised to mute the objectionable word in instances where it could be perceived as offensive. Consequently, a revised version of the film, with the word 'Baloch' muted, began playing in theatres from January 1. NewsBytes further reported on January 12, 2026, that the Gujarat High Court closed the petition after confirming that the controversial line had indeed been muted in the film's final cut, resolving the issue. This incident underscores the increasing scrutiny on film content and the importance of sensitivity towards community sentiments in India's diverse cultural landscape.