The recent release of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, also referred to by some as Dhurandhar 2, has generated significant buzz at the Indian box office. However, the film has sparked an equally heated debate on its Wikipedia page regarding how it should be classified. While certain Wikipedia editors advocate for labeling the movie as an action-thriller, others are keen on including the term “propaganda” in its description. The dispute escalated to such an extent that Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales intervened, marking an unusual occurrence in editorial discussions.

Wikipedia War Reaches New Heights

At one point, the Wikipedia page for Dhurandhar: The Revenge briefly labeled it a “propaganda film.” This classification was rooted in criticisms suggesting that the film promoted a specific political agenda. Some editors succeeded in altering the introduction to read, “Dhurandhar: The Revenge is a 2026 action-thriller propaganda film.” However, as is typical in contentious Wikipedia articles, this assertion was quickly contested and removed, leading to a back-and-forth edit war among users. Different editors competed to have their preferred interpretations included, with the contested term “propaganda” central to the debate.

Neutrality Principles Prompt Page Lock

After numerous rounds of editing, the Wikipedia entry reverted to a more neutral phrasing, stating that “Dhurandhar: The Revenge is a 2026 Indian Hindi-language spy action-thriller film written and directed by Aditya Dhar.” Despite this resolution, the ongoing debate resulted in the Wikipedia page being locked under “extended confirmed protection.” This status restricts edits to experienced and vetted editors only, aiming to reduce further disruption.

Jimmy Wales’ Clarification on Editorial Practices

Wales’ intervention was prompted not by a personal opinion on the film itself, but by a commitment to Wikipedia’s fundamental value of neutrality. He emphasized that the platform should not endorse one side of a contentious issue, particularly when reliable sources present conflicting viewpoints. Wales articulated his concerns clearly, stating that referring to the film as “propaganda” in the opening line could misrepresent a disputed claim as a fact. In his comments on the page, he highlighted the importance of maintaining impartiality: “Strong no — it is deeply inappropriate to take one side of a debate in the first sentence of an article by stating something in WikiVoice.”

Ongoing Discussion Among Editors

The description of Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues to be a topic of vigorous discussion among Wikipedia editors. Wales noted that mentions of “propaganda” could indeed be included in the article, but asserted that such terms should not be reflected as definitive statements of fact within the WikiVoice format. He explained that while there may be sufficient discussion around the term in sourcing, consensus among the editorial community has not been achieved in this instance. This ongoing conversation underscores the challenges faced by platforms like Wikipedia in maintaining neutrality amid contentious subjects.

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