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Overview

A mysterious traveler slips into the heart of Karachi's underbelly and rises through its ranks with lethal precision, only to tear the notorious ISI-Underworld nexus apart from within.

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Ranveer Singh
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Arjun Rampal
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R. Madhavan
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Sanjay Dutt
Director:
Aditya Dhar
Writer:
Aarsh Vora, Aditya Raj Kaul, Aditya Dhar, Aditya Dhar, Irshad Kamil, Raj Ranjodh, Simran Choudhary, Hanumankind, Jasmine Sandlas, Reble, Babu Singh Mann, Sahir Ludhianvi, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Indeevar, Monal Thaakar
Release Date:
2025-12-05
Run Time:
212m
Genres:
Action Crime Thriller
Keywords:
1990s 2000s action bloodshed cruel espionage excited gore gun violence india indian nationalism patriotism political corruption politics serious spy thriller terrorism terrorist attack thriller torture
Financials and Popularity

Budget: 22,500,000.00 $

Revenue: 170,000,000.00 $

Vote Average: 7.1/10

Vote Count: 261 Votes

Movie Popularity: 16.7998

Spoken Languages: Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu

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    ⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10 THE SUMMARY Aditya Dhar is back with Dhurandhar, a massive, two-part spy epic that makes URI look like a practice run. Ranveer Singh plays Jaskirat Singh Rangi, an Indian death-row inmate who gets a second chance at life by becoming a ghost. Operating under the name Hamza Ali Mazari, he infiltrates the Lyari gangs of Karachi, climbing the ladder of Pakistan’s criminal underworld to dismantle a terror network from the inside. It’s a gritty, high-stakes chronicle that spans decades, blending street-level gang wars with global geopolitical chess. THE PROS Ranveer Singh puts in a career-best shift here; his transformation from a vulnerable inmate to a cold-blooded infiltrator is 100% authentic. The ensemble cast is a powerhouse—Akshaye Khanna as Rehman Dakait is chillingly calculated, and R. Madhavan brings a sharp, "Ajit Doval-esque" gravity to the handler role. The "chapter" structure keeps the massive 214-minute runtime organized, and the cinematography captures a rugged, soot-stained version of Pakistan that feels visceral and immersive. THE CONS Let’s talk about that runtime. At over three and a half hours, the first film is a serious test of endurance. The middle act leans heavily into "strategy meeting" territory, which can feel a bit languid for a movie marketed as a thriller. It misses the 9/10 mark because it occasionally tips into heavy-handed jingoism that makes the plot feel like a "what-if" fantasy rather than a grounded spy drama. THE VERDICT An 8/10. It’s a genuine big-screen event that demands to be seen on the largest screen possible. It’s a bit of a let-down if you have a short attention span, but as a "Go To" for fans of intense, character-driven espionage, it’s a heavyweight. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • The 214-Minute Club: With a runtime of 3 hours and 34 minutes, it stands as one of the longest mainstream Indian action films ever released. • Real-Life Inspiration: Several characters are based on real figures, including Sanjay Dutt’s SP Chaudhary Aslam and Akshaye Khanna’s Rehman Dakait, both of whom were prominent in Karachi’s history. • The "Chaiwallah" Reference: The film makes pointed, indirect references to the 2014 Indian election and demonetization, framing them as strategic blows to the criminal-militant nexus. • Family Affair: Yami Gautam makes a surprise appearance in the sequel, *Dhurandhar: The Revenge*, which released just last month in March 2026. • Box Office Monster: The combined *Dhurandhar* duology has reportedly crossed the ₹3,000 crore mark globally as of April 2026. THE VIBE Like sitting in a smoke-filled room in Karachi while a riot breaks out downstairs. It smells of gunpowder, diesel fumes, and the cold metallic tang of a hidden blade.

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    ⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10

    THE SUMMARY
    Aditya Dhar is back with Dhurandhar, a massive, two-part spy epic that makes URI look like a practice run. Ranveer Singh plays Jaskirat Singh Rangi, an Indian death-row inmate who gets a second chance at life by becoming a ghost. Operating under the name Hamza Ali Mazari, he infiltrates the Lyari gangs of Karachi, climbing the ladder of Pakistan’s criminal underworld to dismantle a terror network from the inside. It’s a gritty, high-stakes chronicle that spans decades, blending street-level gang wars with global geopolitical chess.

    THE PROS
    Ranveer Singh puts in a career-best shift here; his transformation from a vulnerable inmate to a cold-blooded infiltrator is 100% authentic. The ensemble cast is a powerhouse—Akshaye Khanna as Rehman Dakait is chillingly calculated, and R. Madhavan brings a sharp, “Ajit Doval-esque” gravity to the handler role. The “chapter” structure keeps the massive 214-minute runtime organized, and the cinematography captures a rugged, soot-stained version of Pakistan that feels visceral and immersive.

    THE CONS
    Let’s talk about that runtime. At over three and a half hours, the first film is a serious test of endurance. The middle act leans heavily into “strategy meeting” territory, which can feel a bit languid for a movie marketed as a thriller. It misses the 9/10 mark because it occasionally tips into heavy-handed jingoism that makes the plot feel like a “what-if” fantasy rather than a grounded spy drama.

    THE VERDICT
    An 8/10. It’s a genuine big-screen event that demands to be seen on the largest screen possible. It’s a bit of a let-down if you have a short attention span, but as a “Go To” for fans of intense, character-driven espionage, it’s a heavyweight.

    INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
    • The 214-Minute Club: With a runtime of 3 hours and 34 minutes, it stands as one of the longest mainstream Indian action films ever released.

    • Real-Life Inspiration: Several characters are based on real figures, including Sanjay Dutt’s SP Chaudhary Aslam and Akshaye Khanna’s Rehman Dakait, both of whom were prominent in Karachi’s history.

    • The “Chaiwallah” Reference: The film makes pointed, indirect references to the 2014 Indian election and demonetization, framing them as strategic blows to the criminal-militant nexus.

    • Family Affair: Yami Gautam makes a surprise appearance in the sequel, *Dhurandhar: The Revenge*, which released just last month in March 2026.

    • Box Office Monster: The combined *Dhurandhar* duology has reportedly crossed the ₹3,000 crore mark globally as of April 2026.

    THE VIBE
    Like sitting in a smoke-filled room in Karachi while a riot breaks out downstairs. It smells of gunpowder, diesel fumes, and the cold metallic tang of a hidden blade.

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