Movie – Dhurandhar
Director/Writer – Aditya Dhar
Star Cast: Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi
Running Time – 196 Minutes
Rating: 4.5
Review
Dhurandhar is a spectacular cinematic event that redefines the Indian espionage genre. Director Aditya Dhar delivers an untamed, dhamakedaar story, drawing inspiration from the IC-814 hijacking and the 2001 Parliament attack, weaving an intricate plot with international-standard execution. The film grips from the first frame, establishing high stakes and political tension with crisp dialogues and infectious energy.
Talking about the performances, Ranveer Singh delivers arguably his career-best performance as Hamza, showcasing a raw, gritty, and explosively powerful transformation from a rage-driven youth to a cold, calculated underworld operative. He is a 10/10 hardcore action avatar.
He was supported by the powerhouse star cast which is equally brilliant: Talking about R. Madhavan provides gravitas as the IB Chief, while Akshaye Khanna is an unforgettable as he plays a eerie villain, and don’t forget Sanjay Dutt who is no less than a “pure cannon fire.”
The producers, Jyoti Deshpande, Lokesh Dhar, and Aditya Dhar, backed by B62 Studios and Jio Studios—deserve immense credit. Their incredible support for large sets, hard action, bold storytelling, and a stellar ensemble cast shines in every frame, creating a vast, real, and cinematically rich universe that elevates Indian genre cinema to new heights.
Despite its long runtime, the film’s pace is relentless, driven by Aditya Dhar’s masterful tempo and a background score that is a strong contender for album of the year. The film’s intensity is rooted in emotional stakes and political intrigue, with the interval delivering pure goosebumps.
The post-interval narrative sees conspiracies intertwine and political power shift, as Hamza consolidates the mafia core through strategy, betrayal, and a calculated marriage, perfectly setting the stage for the explosive Part Two, coming Eid 2026.
So, with all said and done, Dhurandhar is a bold, compelling, and genre-defining spectacle that combines ferocious execution and meticulous craft, significantly elevating Indian cinema. The wait for the sequel is completely justified. So, what do you think about the film, do share your thoughts.
