‘Dhurandhar’ redefines indian spy thrillers with power-packed performances

‘Dhurandhar’ is a high-octane espionage thriller by Aditya Dhar inspired by historic terror attacks. Ranveer Singh excels as Hamza, supported by a strong cast. The film blends political intrigue, action, archival footage, and world-building, setting up Part Two for Eid 2026.

‘Dhurandhar’ hits the audience like a cyclone – untamed, persistent, and spectacularly dhamakedaar. Aditya Dhar’s latest triumph is far from just a movie; it is a cinematic event of the year that completely breaks the clutter of Indian espionage thrillers.

Drawing inspiration from the IC-814 hijacking and the 2001 Parliament attack, the film sets the stage on a historic backdrop without wasting a moment. Dhar skillfully expands the narrative to show the political tremors that pushed the Indian intelligence system beyond its limits. Madhavan as IB Chief Ajay Sanyal is the rock on which the story stands.

One of the most striking elements is the use of archival footage, including 9/11 and other terror attacks, interspersed with chilling audio of attackers plotting against India.

Ranveer Singh delivers arguably his career-best performance -raw, gritty, massy, and explosively powerful. Hamza is hurt, angry, unpredictable, yet inexplicably charming. The transformation from a rage-driven youth to a cold, calculated underworld operative is executed with staggering emotional finesse.

Akshaye Khanna, as Rehman Dakait, is eerie, sparkling, and dreadful. Sanjay Dutt is pure cannon fire as SP Chaudhary Aslam, Arjun Rampal’s Major Iqbal commands attention with his silent menace, while Sara Arjun impresses in her star-studded debut.

The first half showcases masterful world-building, with the interval delivering pure goosebumps and doubling audience excitement. Post-interval, conspiracies intertwine, political power shifts, and Hamza consolidates the mafia core through strategy, betrayal, and even a calculated marriage, setting up a perfect stage for the explosive Part Two coming Eid 2026.

‘Dhurandhar’ is a genre-defining spectacle that combines ferocious execution, meticulous craft, and unforgettable impact.