Dhurandhar (2025)

Summary

Dhurandhar is a 2025 Hindi-language action thriller directed by Aditya Dhar (known for Uri: The Surgical Strike). Inspired by incredible true events related to cross-border intelligence and covert operations, the film features a star-studded ensemble cast. The story is a high-octane, blood-stained saga centered on the dangerous world of espionage and the sacrifices made by intelligence officers working in the shadows. The trailer introduces the key players, each with a codename, suggesting an intense confrontation between India's top intelligence minds and ruthless operatives.

Plot

The film is reportedly inspired by real-life incidents and focuses on India's intelligence operations against cross-border terrorism. The narrative is driven by an intense, multi-character conflict involving intelligence agents, police, and notorious criminals.

The main characters are introduced with powerful monikers:

• Ranveer Singh as 'The Wrath of God' (Hamza, an operative, rumored to be based on Major Mohit Sharma).

• R. Madhavan as 'The Charioteer of Karma' (Ajay Sanyal, an Indian Intelligence agent reportedly modeled on National Security Advisor Ajit Doval).

• Sanjay Dutt as 'The Jinn' (SP Chaudhary Aslam, reportedly based on former Pakistani police officer Chaudhry Aslam Khan).

• Akshaye Khanna as 'The Apex Predator' (Rehman Dakait, a formidable antagonist).

The plot kicks off with a massive offensive from the ISI, led by Major Iqbal (Arjun Rampal), who seeks to 'bleed India with a thousand cuts.' The film follows Ajay Sanyal's mission to "infiltrate the very core of terrorism" and the subsequent involvement of Ranveer Singh's character, Hamza, in a fierce, hyper-violent operation. The story explores the personal toll and high stakes involved in these missions, culminating in a dramatic showdown where Hamza is forced to unleash his 'Wrath of God' to secure victory.

Note: The film is rumored to be a two-part saga, with the first installment concluding at a critical juncture to set up a continuation in 2026.

Cast

• Ranveer Singh as Hamza (Codename: 'The Wrath of God')

• R. Madhavan as Ajay Sanyal (Indian Intelligence Agent, Codename: 'The Charioteer of Karma')

• Sanjay Dutt as SP Chaudhary Aslam (Codename: 'The Jinn')

• Akshaye Khanna as Rehman Dakait (Antagonist, Codename: 'The Apex Predator')

• Arjun Rampal as Major Iqbal (ISI Agent)

• Sara Arjun (making her debut, cast opposite Ranveer Singh)

• Rakesh Bedi as Jameel

• Other cast members include Keith Sequeira, Manav Gohil, and Naveen Kaushik.

Crew

• Director: Aditya Dhar

• Writers: Aditya Dhar

• Producers: Aditya Dhar, Lokesh Dhar (B62 Studios), Jyoti Deshpande (Jio Studios)

• Cinematography: Vikash Nowlakha

• Editor: Shivkumar V. Panicker

• Music Director (Songs & Score): Shashwat Sachdev

• Lyricists: Kumaar, Irshad Kamil

• Production Companies: Jio Studios, B62 Studios

Release Info

• Release Date: December 5, 2025 (Theatrical)

• Country: India

• Language: Hindi

• Genre: Action, Thriller, Drama

• Rating: Expected to be highly violent and intense