Dhurandhar effect: Finland President recalls India buzz during jog with Canada PM
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The reference goes back to Stubb's recent India visit, where he revealed that his son had introduced him to Dhurandhar, a political espionage thriller directed by Aditya Dhar. The video came just days ahead of Dhurandhar 2's upcoming theatrical release on March 19.
A Bollywood thriller found its way into a morning jog in London. Finland’s President Alexander Stubb turned heads online after casually referencing Dhurandhar — India’s biggest film of 2025 — during a relaxed run through Hyde Park with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
The video, shared by Stubb on X, showed the two leaders jogging alongside their wives, Diana Carney and Suzanne Innes-Stubb. "No ice-hockey rinks available, so a nice morning run in Hyde Park with Prime Minister [Mark Carney], Diana and Suzanne," the Finnish President wrote.
But it was a passing remark during the run that quickly caught attention. As they jogged, Carney asked Stubb about his recent surge in popularity in India. "How was your Insta thing in India?" he said.
Stubb, smiling, replied: "It was huge after I said that I watched Dhurandhar, and then I realised it’s not a game at all. But yeah."
The comment, equal parts amused and reflective, drew laughter — and soon after, traction online.
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