Bollywood actress Yami Gautam, praised recently for her performance in Haq, is reportedly set for a special action-packed cameo in her husband Aditya Dhar’s upcoming film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge. News of her involvement has stirred conversation online, with fans weighing in on Reddit about nepotism and casting practices in Bollywood.
Yami Gautam’s Role in Dhurandhar 2
According to Pinkvilla, Yami’s cameo is not just a brief appearance—it is “action-packed and crucial to the narrative.” Sources added that Yami has already completed nearly five days of shooting, and though the role is technically a cameo, it is designed to leave a strong impression on the audience. This marks another collaboration between Yami and her husband Aditya Dhar, following films such as Uri: The Surgical Strike, Dhoom Dhaam, and Article 370.
Reddit Reacts: Nepotism or Well-Deserved Cameo?
The news sparked mixed reactions on Reddit:
- One user humorously wrote:
“Yeh script ki nahi, ghar ki demand thi (This was house’s demand, not the script).”
- Another added:
“This is also a type of nepotism—casting his wife in his films and her brother as the editor, and promoting him during launches.”
- Some users criticized the move as “basking in nepo wife privileges.”
However, other fans defended Yami:
- “Totally deserved. There’s nothing wrong with using connections,” commented one user.
- Another noted:
“In Dhurandhar credits, it mentioned ‘special thanks’ to Yami Gautam, so it was obvious she would have a cameo.”
About Dhurandhar: The Revenge
The teaser of Dhurandhar 2 hints at intense action sequences and a deep dive into Ranveer Singh’s character Hamza. The film will also see Sanjay Dutt and R. Madhavan reprising their roles, alongside Arjun Rampal, Rakesh Bedi, Danish Pandor, and Sara Arjun.
The film is scheduled for a March 19 theatrical release and will clash with Yash’s highly anticipated Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups, starring Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth.

