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Action · Thriller
Dhurandhar (2025)
धुरंधर
5 Dec 2025214 minHindiA
An Indian intelligence operative takes on a false identity and moves into the criminal and political circles of Karachi, aiming to break a terror network that targets India. The film is the first part of a two-film story and follows his slow climb through a dangerous underworld.
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Synopsis
An Indian intelligence operative takes on a false identity and moves into the criminal and political circles of Karachi, aiming to break a terror network that targets India. The film is the first part of a two-film story and follows his slow climb through a dangerous underworld.
Dhurandhar 2025: a two-part spy saga begins
Dhurandhar 2025 is a Hindi spy action thriller written and directed by Aditya Dhar. Per Wikipedia it is the opening chapter of a two-film story, and its closing moments are set up to lead into the follow-up, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which the same page lists as released worldwide on 19 March 2026.
The central idea is deep-cover espionage. Ranveer Singh plays an agent operating as Hamza Ali Mazari inside Karachi's Lyari area, working his way closer to people who control crime and power there. If you prefer stories where the hero spends more time watching and waiting than fighting, this framing is a good hint of the pacing the makers are aiming for.
Release date and where to watch
The theatrical release was on 5 December 2025. The Netflix version began streaming on 30 January 2026 in Hindi with Tamil and Telugu dubs, and Wikipedia notes that this cut ran nine minutes shorter than the 214-minute theatrical version. It also records an uncut version arriving on Netflix and JioHotstar on 22 May 2026. The CBFC certificate is A, for strong violence, so this is an adults-only watch.
Streaming catalogues change often, so check what your region currently shows before assuming the same edition is available.
Cast and crew
Alongside Singh, the ensemble includes Akshaye Khanna as Rehman Dakait, a Baloch gang leader, Sanjay Dutt as SP Chaudhary Aslam of the Lyari Task Force, Arjun Rampal as ISI officer Major Iqbal, and R. Madhavan as Intelligence Bureau director Ajay Sanyal. Sara Arjun appears as Yalina Jamali, and Rakesh Bedi plays politician Jameel Jamali.
The producers are Aditya Dhar, Lokesh Dhar and Jyoti Deshpande, with Jio Studios and B62 Studios behind it. Treat the cast list as screen roles in a fictional thriller rather than a documentary account.
What to expect and who it suits
At 214 minutes in theatres, this is a long, dense film that treats the first instalment as set-up for a bigger payoff. Expect a heavily violent, large-ensemble thriller; if that is not to your taste, the A certificate is a fair warning.
One practical point: because the second part is already out, newcomers can watch both back to back, and the cliffhanger-style ending of part one will matter less than it did for early audiences.
We have not watched the film. Box-office claims and audience reactions circulated widely, but we have not verified them and do not repeat them here.
Who will enjoy Dhurandhar?
- Fans of long-form spy and undercover thrillers
- Viewers comfortable with strong on-screen violence
- Anyone planning to follow the story into Dhurandhar: The Revenge
Trailer
Cast
- Ranveer Singh Hamza Ali Mazari
- Akshaye Khanna Rehman Dakait
- Sanjay Dutt SP Chaudhary Aslam
- Arjun Rampal Major Iqbal
- R. Madhavan Ajay Sanyal
- Sara Arjun Yalina Jamali
FAQ
When did Dhurandhar release and is it on Netflix?
It released in theatres on 5 December 2025 and began streaming on Netflix on 30 January 2026, according to Wikipedia.
What is the Dhurandhar certificate and runtime?
The CBFC certificate is A, and the theatrical runtime is listed as 214 minutes; the Netflix cut at launch was 205 minutes.
When was Dhurandhar released?
Dhurandhar was released on 5 Dec 2025.
Who directed Dhurandhar?
Dhurandhar was directed by Aditya Dhar.
How long is Dhurandhar?
Dhurandhar runs for 214 minutes.
