A light-hearted conversation between Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finland’s President Alexander Stubb during a morning jog has unexpectedly drawn attention to the Bollywood film Dhurandhar.
A video of the two leaders jogging together in Hyde Park recently surfaced on social media and quickly went viral. The clip shows the leaders running alongside their spouses while chatting casually about social media and movies.
During the jog, Carney asks Stubb about his sudden rise in Instagram followers. The Finnish president laughs and explains that his popularity in India spiked after he mentioned watching Dhurandhar.
“It really took off after I said I watched Dhurandhar,” Stubb says in the video, referring to the Hindi action-thriller starring Ranveer Singh. His remark amused Carney, and the two continued the conversation while jogging through the park.
The short clip quickly caught the attention of social media users, many of whom were surprised to hear world leaders casually discussing a Bollywood film during a morning run. The moment has since been widely shared online, with users joking that Indian cinema had found fans in unexpected places.
Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, is a spy action film that follows an undercover Indian intelligence officer navigating a high-stakes mission involving national security. The film gained attention among audiences for its fast-paced storyline and action sequences.
Stubb had earlier mentioned the film during his visit to India, saying he watched it after his son recommended it to him. His comments about the movie had already drawn interest among Indian fans online.
The viral jogging video has only added to the buzz, highlighting how Indian films continue to reach audiences well beyond the country’s borders.
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