Jammu, March 21 -- Amid ongoing discussions around the film 'Dhurandhar 2', BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana weighed in on the controversy, emphasising themes of nationalism and public sentiment reflected through cinema.

"Look, the people who were in power earlier had only one agenda, divide and rule. It was never part of their agenda that the nation comes first... love for the country, the spirit to sacrifice one's life for the country," Khatana said while speaking to ANI.

He added that films like 'Dhurandhar 2' indicate a shift in audience preference towards realism and patriotism.

"So, through movies like this, it becomes clear that the people of the country, the youth, want to stay close to truth and reality. And every citizen should have ...