New Delhi, March 24 -- Actor R Madhavan has responded to the controversy surrounding a scene in Dhurandhar 2, after objections were raised over an alleged depiction involving Sikh religious references. The clarification comes after a complaint was filed in Mumbai, with critics claiming that the sequence hurt religious sentiments.

The controversy centres on a scene featuring Madhavan's character, Ajay Sanyal, where he is seen reciting lines from Guru Gobind Singh's Dasam Granth. Some viewers alleged that the actor was shown smoking while delivering the lines, which they said was disrespectful to Sikh beliefs.

Addressing the backlash in a video shared on Instagram, Madhavan said: "Dhurandhar ke pure parivaar ke ore se, aap sabka bahut dha...