A fictional narrative inspired by true incidents, Aditya Dhar’s action drama follows Hamza (Ranveer Singh), a mysterious Indian agent who embeds himself deep within Karachi’s mafia network (Lyari gangwar) to dismantle terror operations from the inside.
Dhurandhar Movie Review: Ranveer Singh’s subdued yet scorching screen presence fuels this power-packed Karachi mafia thriller
Review: A fictional narrative inspired by true incidents, Aditya Dhar’s action drama follows Hamza (Ranveer Singh), a mysterious Indian agent who embeds himself deep within Karachi’s mafia network (Lyari gangwar) to dismantle terror operations from the inside. Structured across multiple chapters, the world-building is deliberate and immersive, pulling you into a gritty, violent universe that unfolds over nearly 3.5 hours. Yet, the runtime rarely feels overbearing thanks to Dhar’s stylish, tight storytelling.The music and background score — weaving 70s and 80s Bappi Lahiri classics into modern soundscapes — are a triumph. They elevate the narrative and maintain the film’s relentless pulse.Though marketed as a spy thriller echoing the classic RAW vs ISI conflict, at its core, Dhurandhar is more of a Godfather-esque saga set in Karachi’s underbelly — a world clearly designed to expand into a trilogy.Despite being set in the past, some production design choices feel a little too contemporary and occasionally generic. The film also dips into stereotypical moments, like a terrorist smirking, “Hindus are darpok,” reminding you of Bollywood’s tendency to lean on familiar tropes.Ranveer Singh returns to claim his number one spot in a layered, restrained avatar that plays to his strengths. His look — long locks, a grungy beard, and a piercing stare — may evoke comparisons to Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal, but the performance and tone are entirely different. Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Rakesh Bedi and Danish Pandor deliver solid supporting turns that enrich the narrative. Sara Arjun is likeable in her part.An extension of Uri’s ‘Yeh naya India hai, yeh ghar mein ghusega bhi aur maarega bhi’ sentiment, despite its length and unflinching violence, Dhurandhar grips you from start to finish and never lets go.
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