Film Overview
Dhurandhar (released Dec 5, 2025) is directed by Aditya Dhar.
Cast includes Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt.
Runtime: 3 hours 34 minutes.
Narrative & Themes
Politically assertive film tracing India’s covert operations through real tragedies:
- IC-814 Kandahar hijack
- Parliament attack
- Mumbai 26/11
Mission:
Infiltrate Pakistan’s terror machinery, framed as India’s strategic retribution.
Explores Pakistan vs Balochistan conflict and Zia-ul-Haq’s “Bleed India with a thousand cuts” doctrine.
Watched #Dhurandhar, and what an explosive, thrilling ride it was! It’s a tense, gripping spy thriller that had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. After a long time in a film, all the actors looked like the characters they portrayed, bringing realism and authenticity…
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) December 7, 2025
Performances
Ranveer Singh plays Hamza Ali Mazhari, the anchor of the story.
Akshaye Khanna as Rehman Baloch (“Dakait”) is the standout, praised for intensity and commanding presence.
Sanjay Dutt adds gravitas, Arjun Rampal portrays ISI chief, Rakesh Bedi provides comic relief.
Direction & Style
Dhar’s filmmaking is muscular, politically sharp, and ambitious.
Karachi’s Lyari town recreation is highlighted as striking and believable.
Use of real 26/11 footage adds chilling authenticity.
Narrative structured into eight chapters for clarity.
