Dhurandhar 2025 Indian political action drama film written and directed by Aditya Dhar. It is produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Aditya Dhar, and Lokesh Dhar under B62 Studios. The film stars Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, and Sara Arjun in key roles.
Plot
The film is based on real socio-political events associated with India and Pakistan. The story follows Hamza Ali Mazhari (Ranveer Singh), a young man shaped by the loss of family members and systemic corruption. Living under the dominance of crime lord Rehman Dakait (Akshaye Khanna), Hamza witnesses widespread abuse of power. After a tragic incident, he initiates a rebellion against the criminal-political nexus.
As Hamza’s uprising intensifies, SP Aslam Choudhary (Sanjay Dutt), a conflicted police officer, is forced to re-evaluate his moral duties. Major Iqbal (Arjun Rampal), an enigmatic ex-officer with shifting loyalties, adds complexity to Hamza’s mission. Journalist Yamali Jamali becomes Hamza’s emotional support while exposing the hidden crimes of the system.
Cast
- Ranveer Singh as Hamza Ali Mazhari
- Sanjay Dutt as SP Aslam Choudhary
- R. Madhavan as Ajay Sanyal
- Akshaye Khanna as Rehman Dakait
- Arjun Rampal as Major Iqbal
- Sara Arjun as Yamali Jamali
- Rakesh Bedi as Jameel Jamali
- Saumya Tandon as Ulfat
Production
- Director: Aditya Dhar
- Producers: Jyoti Deshpande, Aditya Dhar, Lokesh Dhar
- Cinematography: Vikash Nowlakha
- Editing: Shivkumar V. Panicker
- Music: Shashwat Sachdev
- Costume Design: Smriti Chauhan, Dhruti Ranjan
- Stunt Choreography: Yannick Ben, Aejaz Gulab, Sea Young Oh, Ramazan Bulut
- Dance Choreography: Vijay Ganguly
Reception
Critical Response
The film received positive reviews, with critics highlighting its screenplay, performances—particularly those of Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna—and thematic depth. Most critics rated the film 4 out of 5 stars.
Audience Response
The film opened to strong pre-release bookings and maintained high occupancy in major multiplex chains and mass centers.
Box Office
Day-wise Performance
- Day 1: ₹58 crore (India gross)
- Day 2: ₹52 crore
- Day 3: ₹60 crore
- Day 4: ₹18 crore (net)
- Day 5: ₹16.5 crore
- Week 1 (Worldwide): ₹310–₹320 crore
Lifetime Projections
- India Net: ₹280 crore
- India Gross: ₹330 crore
- Worldwide Gross: ₹410 crore
The film recovered its entire budget within four days of release and achieved an estimated 273% ROI, categorizing it as a mega blockbuster.
Soundtrack
The music by Shashwat Sachdev incorporates intense political themes along with emotional melodies. The background score was widely praised for enhancing the film’s action sequences and dramatic moments.
Legacy
Dhurandhar is credited with revitalizing the political-action genre in India. Its success encouraged filmmakers to pursue more socially rooted narratives and strengthened the value of ensemble casting and morally complex characters.
