Dhurandhar: How 'Fan Theories' and Reddit Threads are doing better marketing than the Studio

The marketing campaign for Dhurandhar is a masterclass in "Wait Marketing". Instead of flooding the internet with trailers, the film's team dropped vague visuals, allowing the internet to fill in the gaps.

This strategy relies entirely on Creator-Led Hype.

🎬 The "Easter Egg" Economy

Modern movie marketing isn't about the poster; it's about the breakdown of the poster.

• The Loop: Studio releases image → Breakdown channels (comic/movie geeks) make 10-minute videos analyzing pixels → Algorithm pushes these videos → Hype builds.
• Why it works: It gamifies the marketing. Audiences feel smart for "figuring it out" before the movie releases.

📱 The Shift to Reaction Content

For Dhurandhar, the buzz isn't coming from TV spots. It's coming from:

1. Reaction Shorts: "Did you see THIS in the background?"
2. Comparison Edits: Fan edits comparing it to previous hits.
3. Memeification: High-stakes scenes being turned into meme formats before the film is even out.

📉 Lessons for Brands

You don't need a movie budget to use this. "Mystery" creates engagement.

• Tease a product launch with vague clues.
• Send "PR Kits" that are puzzles to creators.
• Let the creators build the narrative for you.

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