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Every decade a new kind of filmmaker takes the storytelling to a whole new level and Aditya Dhar’s latest creation Dhurandhar is one such movie. With his sharp and witty vision he creates an action-packed and true spy thriller which is equal parts thunderous heartfelt and furious. The filmmaker confidently combines action espionage thriller and patriotism formats together to create a genre-defying movie which is packed with raw intensity style and enough nuances that it requires at least two times watching. The film quickly establishes the chaotic and dark times of our country as it draws inspiration from the IC-814 Hijacking the Parliament attacks the Mumbai attack and various other terrorist attacks on Indian soil. Indian IB Chief Ajay Sanyal played by R Madhavan a man burning with the desire to strike back to dismantle the terror networks across the border by infiltrating them from the inside. Underneath his calm and calculated composer he is a man of untold grit and wits. His sheer screen presence and sharply delivered lines bring both weight and depth to the narrative. Sanyal plants Ranveer Singh as Hamza in enemy territory he is the ultimate weapon which he plans to unleash onto the heart of the terrorist organization. Hamza with a traumatic past and nothing left to lose he becomes the soul muscle and fire of the film carrying forward the objective. Ranveer delivers a towering performance raw yet measured fierce yet layered. His is just magnetic; he dominates every frame with an intensity that feels both dangerous and deeply human. This is easily one of his most controlled and compelling performances yet. What strengthens the film further is its formidable supporting cast. Akshaye Khanna’s Rehman Dakait is a chilling creation—smart sinister and disturbingly captivating. Sanjay Dutt as SP Aslam “The Jinn” exudes brute power while Arjun Rampal’s Major Iqbal adds quiet menace that lingers. Newcomer Sara Arjun steps in with confidence bringing sensitivity and charm to her part. Together they shape a world that feels alive unpredictable and richly textured. One of Dhar’s strongest creative choices is the inclusion of real archival footage and the spine-freezing audio from the Mumbai attacks. Hearing the actual intercepted conversations of terrorists receiving instructions is unsettling on a visceral level. It ignites patriotism but never crosses into chest-thumping nationalism. Instead it grounds the film with a sobering dose of reality that amplifies both the emotional and political stakes. Despite its 196-minute runtime Dhurandhar maintains ferocious momentum. Dhar’s grip on storytelling is firm ensuring that every moment—every pause every build-up every escalation—serves a purpose. The background score deserves special applause: a unique relentless BGM that infuses the film with unstoppable energy. Not a moment drags and the overall soundtrack already hailed as one of the year’s best elevates the big reveals and set pieces into pure cinematic electricity. The violence while present is never gratuitous. Only a handful of scenes are graphically intense each serving the narrative rather than existing for shock value. The heart of the film lies in its emotional undercurrents complex political web and sharply drawn character arcs. The first half sets a strong foundation culminating in a goosebumps-inducing interval. Post-interval shifting loyalties rising conspiracies and Hamza’s strategic ascent into the mafia hierarchy build towards an explosive setup for Part Two arriving Eid 2026. Produced by B62 Studios and Jio Studios the film benefits massively from the vision and ambition of Jyoti Deshpande Lokesh Dhar and Aditya Dhar. The large-scale sets high-stakes action and bold narrative choices reflect a team unafraid to swing big. This is Indian cinema embracing global standards without losing the intensity of its own roots. As the final scene teases the next chapter one thing is unmistakably clear: the battle has only just begun and the anticipation for Part Two is nothing short of electrifying. Director/Writer: Aditya Dhar Cast: Ranveer Singh Sanjay Dutt Akshaye Khanna R. Madhavan Arjun Rampal Sara Arjun Rakesh Bedi Duration: 196 Minutes Rating: 4