Aditya Dhar’s recent spy thriller Dhurandhar, led by Ranveer Singh, just got released in theatres. The film also features Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal and R. Madhavan. Since morning shows, the film has drawn strong reaction online for its action, score and ensemble cast.
Viewers call Ranveer Singh a “Beast”
Early reactions on X (formerly Twitter) suggest that the film has been received positively. Many users praised Ranveer Singh’s performance and called the film “paisa vasool.”
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One user wrote, “It’s a paisa wasool movie. Ranveer Singh is doing a phenomenal job. The BGM, the action and the storyline are mind-blowing. Direction and music are top notch. A must-watch.”
Another viewer said the first half felt “gripping” with “tight world-building,” while noting that the momentum dips slightly in the second half. The post added, “Aditya Dhar is in top form. Akshaye Khanna steals every frame he is in.”
A separate user said, “One-word review: Dhamakedar. Ranveer Singh phenomenal, BGM and action superb, climax shocking, suspense solid. First half is a little long, but overall a must-watch.
Strong support for Akshaye Khanna and the cast
Another reaction described the film as “a solid entertainer” with “a gripping story, strong screenplay and outstanding performances.”
One viewer wrote, “Ranveer Singh shines with sheer hard work, while Akshaye Khanna steals every scene. Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt and R. Madhavan offer strong support. The music is excellent.”
Trade analysts said the film could become Ranveer Singh’s highest opener since the pandemic. Early estimates suggest the opening day may cross ₹20 crore, supported by the film’s scale and pre-release buzz.
Plot overview
Dhurandhar is set around a timeframe that involves major national security incidents like the IC-814 hijacking in 1999 and the 2001 Parliament attack. In the movie, Ranveer Singh plays Hamza Ali Mazhari who is an undercover agent assigned to infiltrate networks in Lyari, Karachi to gather intelligence and data.
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He enters the circle of gangster Rehman Dakait, played by Akshaye Khanna, and eventually encounters Major Iqbal, played by Arjun Rampal. Sanjay Dutt appears as former SP Chaudhry Aslam Khan, who leads operations in Lyari.
The film features large-scale action, detailed set pieces and a strong background score. Early viewers said Ranveer Singh “commands the screen” and described the film as “raw” and “intense.”
