'Dhurandhar': Where to watch Ranveer's spy-thriller post-theatrical run
What's the story
Ranveer Singh's upcoming espionage thriller, Dhurandhar, will stream on Netflix after completing its theatrical run, reported OTTplay. The film is directed by Aditya Dhar and is reportedly inspired by real operations conducted by India's Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). It will hit theaters on December 5, 2025, and is rumored to be a two-part saga with a runtime of over three hours.
Storyline
'Dhurandhar' plot: A RAW agent's mission in Pakistan
Dhurandhar follows Singh as a ruthless RAW operative, known as "The Wrath of God," who is assigned to infiltrate and destroy a terror and crime syndicate in Pakistan's Lyari region. The film was shot in Ladakh, Mumbai, Punjab, and Bangkok.
Cast details
'Dhurandhar' has a formidable ensemble
The film features an ensemble cast. R Madhavan plays Ajay Sanyal/The Charioteer of Karma, an Indian intelligence spymaster resembling NSA Ajit Doval. Akshaye Khanna as Rehman Dakait/The Apex Predator is reportedly inspired by gangster Sardar Abdul Rehman Baloch from Karachi's Lyari area. Arjun Rampal plays Major Iqbal/The Angel of Death, an ISI officer believed to be modeled after militant Ilyas Kashmiri.
True story
'Dhurandhar' is inspired by true events, not a biopic
The makers of Dhurandhar have confirmed that the film is inspired by true events but is not a biopic. Several characters bear similarities to famous historical figures, such as intelligence officers, militants, and law enforcement officials from India and Pakistan. There has also been speculation about Singh's character being based on decorated officer Major Mohit Sharma, but Dhar has clarified that the film doesn't draw from the braveheart's life.
Director's perspective
Dhar's vision for 'Dhurandhar' and its expectations
Dhurandhar marks Dhar's return to direction after his 2018 blockbuster Uri: The Surgical Strike. Dhar earlier said, "When we started this journey, there was a gap of five years since I last made a film. We slowly got hold of people who wanted to prove themselves. Every actor, every HoD gave their all to the film." With its intense action sequences and complex characters, Dhurandhar is expected to solidify Dhar's reputation for impactful patriotic thrillers.