The security around Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh’s residence has been significantly intensified following a chilling threat from the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang. On Tuesday, Mumbai Police confirmed that the actor received a WhatsApp voice note demanding a staggering ransom of several crores. This incident has sent shockwaves through the industry, coming on the heels of the recent shooting outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence.

The Criminal Network: Investigations into the threat are being spearheaded by the Crime Branch and the Cyber Cell. Authorities are drawing parallels between this threat and the January shooting at Rohit Shetty’s home, where five suspects have already been detained. The police have named Shubham Lonkar of the Lawrence Bishnoi syndicate as a prime accused. Forensic teams are currently analyzing 7.62 mm bullets recovered from the previous crime scene and tracking financial transactions to dismantle the syndicate’s operational roots.

Stakes High for ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’: Ranveer Singh is currently preparing for the much-anticipated release of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, scheduled for March 19. The prequel made history as the first Indian film to cross ₹1000 crore domestically, cementing Ranveer’s status as a global superstar. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the sequel also stars veterans like Sanjay Dutt and R. Madhavan. While fans eagerly await the return of ‘Hamza Ali Mazari,’ the Mumbai Police are working round the clock to ensure that these threats do not jeopardize the safety of the actor or the high-stakes promotion of the film.