'Dhurandhar' title track goes viral again, this time at Winter Olympics 2026

From the Olympic ice to social feeds worldwide, Dhurandhar finds a fresh international moment as Russian-Georgian figure skater Anastasiia Gubanova gave an electrifying performance to a medley of Bollywood songs.

The title track of the Bollywood film “Dhurandhar,” has once again managed to capture the limelight, this time at the global stage of the 2026 Winter Olympics, which are currently underway in Milano-Cortina, Italy.

Gubanova, competing in women's singles, glided across the ice in a red-and-gold costume accented with a red bindi. Her routine began with “San Sanana” from the film Asoka before transitioning seamlessly into the high-energy Dhurandhar track. The moves timed with the beats made it an iconic visual to go viral, leaving viewers quite amazed by the popularity of Bollywood music at one of the most prestigious sporting events worldwide.

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This Olympic moment wasn’t Dhurandhar’s first brush with international sporting culture this year. In January 2026, during a matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Milwaukee Bucks at the Chase Center in San Francisco, renowned dance crew Bhangra Empire delivered a vibrant Bhangra performance to the Dhurandhar title track ahead of tip-off. Dressed in traditional Punjabi attire, the dancers energized the arena, and video of the routine went viral for blending Indian culture with American basketball.

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Social Media Reactions 

The performance featuring the Dhurandhar title track at the 2026 Winter Olympics sparked an outpouring of excitement on platforms like X, Instagram, and beyond, particularly among Indian users who celebrated the cultural moment.

One user on X wrote, “India didn’t send anyone for figure skating to #Olympics in Italy, but Russian Anastasia Gubanova (representing Georgia) volunteered to be the ambassador for Hindu culture and Indian music!” Another commented, “Amazing tribute to Indian culture and music by Georgia’s skater Anastasiia Gubanova at the Winter Olympics in Milan.” Enthusiastic reactions included phrases like “Dhurandhar just SLAYED the Winter Olympics!” and descriptions of the routine as a “beautiful fusion of sport and culture,” with fans noting how the track’s beats “set the ice on fire.”

Overall, the online buzz highlighted appreciation for the respectful homage, with comments emphasizing pride in seeing Indian music resonate on such a prominent global stage.