Finland President credits ‘Dhurandhar’ for Instagram boost in jog video with Canadian PM

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb and Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney shared a morning jog in London’s Hyde Park that drew attention after an unexpected reference to Dhurandhar.

In a now viral video that Stubb shared on X, the two leaders, joined by their spouses, are seen running together during Carney’s visit to the UK. Carney asks Stubb about his rising Instagram popularity in India after a recent visit. Stubb replies, “It was huge after I said I watched Dhurandhar.”

No ice-hockey rinks available, so a nice morning run in Hyde Park with Prime minister @MarkJCarney, Diana and Suzanne. pic.twitter.com/frvOts0V6v

— Alexander Stubb (@alexstubb) March 17, 2026

The moment is brief, but it stands out for its context. A Hindi film being referenced in a conversation between two world leaders how the film has entered wider global conversations.

Social media users shared the clip widely, reacting with amusement and pride. Comments included:

“Geopolitics meets Bollywood!” and “Dhurandhar going places no one expected.” Others joked about the film’s reach saying, “When even presidents are talking Dhurandhar on a jog, you know it’s massive.” Another user noted, “Good. Finally, some influence for them. Feels good seeing people growing,” while someone else said, “World leaders casually talking about the Dhurandhar movie! Insane reach.” A few reactions highlighted the film’s soft power, “Bro is obsessed too with INDIA, Peak detailing by Adtiya Dhar.”

This points to how the film is currently positioned in public conversation. When a film reaches a certain level of visibility, references to it tend to travel quickly. In that sense, even a passing mention can garner attention, reflecting how closely audience interest and online engagement are now linked.

Dhurandhar continues to attract significant audience interest in India, with exhibitors introducing additional screenings, including late-night and early-morning shows, to meet demand.