S.P. Vaid, the former Director General of Police in Jammu and Kashmir, voiced strong support for the film 'Dhurandhar: 2', which depicts notorious gangsters, including Dawood Ibrahim and Atiq Ahmed. He highlighted the realities of these figures, pointing to Atiq's connections to Pakistan and his involvement in illegal arms trafficking as issues that should not be ignored. Vaid argues that the film is based on bitter truths that reflect on the broader issues of crime and corruption in India’s political landscape.

Vaid went further to allege that certain political leaders were implicated in the counterfeit currency racket, which he claims has ties to Pakistan. He suggested that these allegations have created a necessity for significant measures like the demonetization initiative taken by the government. This perspective frames the film not just as entertainment but as a commentary on critical societal issues that involve crime, politics, and governance in India.

In response to opposition claims that the film serves as 'government propaganda', Vaid dismissed these allegations, implying that those who previously ignored the links between crime and political figures are now uncomfortable with the truths presented in the film. His comments emphasize a political divide in the interpretation of the film's content and the motivations behind its release, pointing to ongoing debates about accountability in public office versus the depiction of crime in media.