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Dhurandhar

" is a recent, commercially successful, and controversial Indian spy action thriller film directed by Aditya Dhar. Released on December 5, 2025, the movie has garnered significant attention for its intense action, star cast, and sensitive geopolitical themes. 

Overview  

• Title: Dhurandhar (meaning 'stalwart')
• Genre: Action/Adventure, Drama, Thriller
• Release Date: December 5, 2025
• Director/Writer/Producer: Aditya Dhar
• Production Houses: Jio Studios and B62 Studios
• Synopsis: The film follows a mysterious Indian operative as he infiltrates the underbelly of Karachi, Pakistan, to dismantle the nexus between the ISI and organized crime syndicates. It is reportedly inspired by real-life incidents and covert operations. 

Cast

The movie features an ensemble cast: 

• Ranveer Singh as Hamza Ali Mazari, the lead operative
• Akshaye Khanna as Rehman Dakait, a chilling gangster
• Sanjay Dutt
• R. Madhavan
• Arjun Rampal
• Sara Arjun 

Reception and Controversy

The film has been a major box office success, crossing the ₹255 crore mark within nine days of its release. However, it has also proved highly divisive, generating significant debate in India and Pakistan. 

• Praise: Reviewers have lauded the film for its technical excellence, raw intensity, action sequences, and strong performances, particularly from Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna.
• Criticism: The movie faces backlash for its hyper-nationalist tone, graphic violence, and alleged anti-Muslim tropes, with some critics labeling it political propaganda.
• Real-life Inspiration Controversy: There is also a claim by the mother of Major Mohit Sharma (an Ashok Chakra recipient) that the film is inspired by her son's life without proper credit. 

Related Information

• Runtime: The film has a considerable running time of 3 hours and 32 minutes (214 minutes).
• Sequel: A direct sequel, Dhurandhar Part 2, is already scheduled for release on March 19, 2026.
• Streaming Partner: Netflix has been unveiled as the official streaming partner for the film. 

You can find tickets and showtimes on platforms like Fandango, AMC Theatres, or BookMyShow depending on your location.