Dhurandhar (transl. Stalwart) is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language spy action thriller film written, directed, and co-produced by Aditya Dhar. Produced under the banners of Jio Studios and B62 Studios, the film features a star-studded cast including Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi. Drawing inspiration from real-life geopolitical conflicts and covert operations of India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), the movie particularly explores Operation Lyari, a government-led crackdown on criminal syndicates in Karachi, Pakistan.
The film is the first installment of a two-part saga, with Dhurandhar Part 2 slated for release on 19 March 2026. With a combined production budget of ₹280 crores for both parts, it ranks among the most expensive and longest Indian films ever made, featuring a runtime of 214 minutes.
Production and Music
Principal photography spanned from July 2024 to October 2025, with filming locations across Thailand, Mumbai, Punjab, and Ladakh. The soundtrack and film score were masterfully composed by Shashwat Sachdev, complementing the film’s intense narrative and atmospheric storytelling.
Critical Reception
Released on 5 December 2025, Dhurandhar received highly positive reviews for its ensemble cast performances, particularly Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, as well as its direction, cinematography, music, and immersive world-building.
Plot Overview
Set against the backdrop of India’s IC-814 hijacking in 1999 and the 2001 Indian Parliament attack, the film follows India’s Intelligence Bureau Chief Ajay Sanyal as he executes a high-stakes mission to dismantle a powerful terrorist network operating in Pakistan. Sanyal recruits a 20-year-old Punjabi youth held for a revenge-driven crime, recognizing his raw potential. He transforms the young man into a covert operative capable of infiltrating Karachi’s dangerous underworld, leading to a gripping tale of espionage, action, and suspense.
Why Watch Dhurandhar?
High-octane action sequences featuring India’s top actors. True-to-life intelligence operations and geopolitical drama. Lavish cinematography across exotic Indian and international locations. Intense narrative with a mix of suspense, espionage, and thrill.
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