Dhurandhar Movie Review 2025: Ranveer Singh’s Spy Thriller Shines

Ranveer Singh’s latest spy thriller, Dhurandhar, has finally hit theaters, and the buzz is real. The film, directed by Aditya Dhar, is being called one of the most intense Bollywood releases of the year. With a runtime of over three and a half hours, Dhurandhar is already making waves for its gripping story, powerful action scenes, and Ranveer Singh’s standout performance.

Dhurandhar Story and Plot Highlights

Dhurandhar follows the journey of Major Mohit, a RAW agent played by Ranveer Singh, as he takes on a dangerous mission filled with mystery, suspense, and emotional depth. The film is set in a dark, poetic rhythm, blending layers of mystery, anger, and human pain. While there was initial speculation that the movie was based on the life of late Army officer Major Mohit Sharma, filmmaker Aditya Dhar clarified that Dhurandhar is a work of fiction and has no biographical connection.

Dhurandhar Box Office and Audience Reaction

The film’s opening day collections are expected to cross Rs 25 crore, even without a holiday release, thanks to strong advance ticket sales and high audience demand. Early viewers have praised the movie for its authentic action sequences, realistic fight scenes, and emotionally charged climax. The soundtrack, composed by Shashwat Sachdev with lyrics by Irshad Kamil, has also received positive feedback for adding to the film’s intensity.

Dhurandhar Cast and Performances

Ranveer Singh delivers one of his most intense performances, bringing grit, emotion, and raw power to every scene. The ensemble cast, including Sanjay Dutt as SP Chaudhary Aslam, Akshaye Khanna as Rehmat Dakait, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal, also receives applause for their strong supporting roles.

Dhurandhar Action and Climax

The action sequences in Dhurandhar are described as raw, realistic, and expertly choreographed. The climax is especially highlighted as a standout feature, with many viewers calling it unsettling and emotionally charged. The background score further amplifies the impact of the final moments, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.

Dhurandhar’s effective runtime in PVR and INOX could stretch to 4 hours 25 minutes, once pre-show ads and the intermission are factored in.

Here’s the full breakdown:
• 30 minutes of ads before the movie even begins.
• The actual film runs for 3 hours 34 minutes.
• And… pic.twitter.com/3fJcgv7LP3

— Sonu Agarwall™ (@SonuKum00171039) December 5, 2025

Dhurandhar Trailer and Marketing

The film’s trailer has crossed 46 million views, surpassing the record set by Aditya Dhar’s previous hit, Uri: The Surgical Strike. However, some critics felt that the trailer’s excessive gore visuals may have pushed away family audiences and younger viewers.

So after all @yamigautam was right, you can clearly see the pattern and toolkit which is provided to some influencers to bad-mouth the #Dhurandhar pic.twitter.com/Ww0nLCd4Lf

— Parth Chaturvedi (@_mrchaturvedi) December 5, 2025

Public Reaction On Dhurandhar

The public reaction to Dhurandhar has been overwhelmingly positive, with fans and early viewers praising the film for its powerful action, gripping story, and standout performances. 

• One fan who watched the film in Australia called it a "powerful, action-packed theatrical experience" and said Ranveer Singh delivered his best performance yet, with every scene filled with energy and intensity.
• The ensemble cast, including Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal, also received widespread appreciation for their strong supporting roles.