Dhurandhar (2025): Ranveer Singh’s Undercover Epic That Shattered Box Office Records – Full Cast, Plot Breakdown & Why It’s a Must-Watch Spy Thriller
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If you’re a Bollywood fan craving high-stakes espionage, raw action, and an ensemble cast that delivers punch after punch, Dhurandhar is the film that defined 2025. Directed by Aditya Dhar (the mastermind behind URI), this Hindi-language spy action thriller hit theatres on December 5, 2025, and quickly became the highest-grossing Indian film of the year, raking in an estimated ₹1,349–1,428 crore worldwide. At a staggering 3 hours 34 minutes (214 minutes), it’s one of the longest Indian films ever made — and every minute packs intensity.
The film blends real-life geopolitical events (loosely inspired by the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, IC-814 hijacking, Parliament attack, and Karachi’s underworld politics) into a fictional yet gripping tale of infiltration and revenge. A mysterious Indian operative slips into Karachi’s dangerous underbelly, rises through criminal ranks, and systematically dismantles the deadly ISI-underworld nexus threatening India. Think URI meets Raazi with the scale of a Hollywood blockbuster — lethal precision, gang rivalries, political betrayals, and jaw-dropping action sequences.
The Star-Studded Ensemble Cast (Full List with Roles)
Dhurandhar boasts a powerhouse ensemble that critics praised for elevating every scene. Here’s the complete credited cast:
Ranveer Singh as Hamza Ali Mazari / Jaskirat Singh Rangi (the undercover Indian intelligence agent — Ranveer’s transformative dual-role performance is being called a career-best)
Akshaye Khanna as Rehman Dakait (charismatic leader of the Baloch gang and chairman of the People’s Aman Committee — swag, menace, and unforgettable dialogues)
Sanjay Dutt as SP Chaudhary Aslam (Lyari Task Force, Sindh Police — brings raw energy in the film’s explosive later acts)
Arjun Rampal as Major Iqbal (ISI operative, inspired by real figures — chilling and intense)
R. Madhavan as Ajay Sanyal (Director of IB, inspired by Ajit Doval — limited but impactful screen time)
Sara Arjun as Yalina Jamali (Jameel’s daughter and the emotional anchor)
Rakesh Bedi as Jameel Jamali (senior politician of the Pakistani Awami Party, inspired by Nabil Gabol)
Gaurav Gera as Mohammed Aalam (juice shop owner in Lyari and Hamza’s handler)
Manav Gohil as Sushant Bansal (Deputy Director of IB)
Danish Pandor as Uzair Baloch (Rehman’s cousin and second-in-command)
Saumya Tandon as Ulfat (Rehman’s wife)
Bimal Oberoi as Shirani (leader of the Baloch United Force)
Asif Ali Haider Khan as Babu Dakait (leader of the Pathan gang; Rehman’s father)
Naveen Kaushik as Donga (Rehman’s right-hand man)
Mustafa Ahmed as Rizwan Shah
Rouhallah Gazi as Siyahi (Rehman’s henchman)
Aditya Uppal as ASP Omar Haider (Lyari Task Force)
Gitikka Ganju Dhar as Shabnam (Jameel’s wife and Yalina’s mother)
Ashwin Dhar as Arshad Pappu (Pathan gang leader)
Ankit Sagar as Javed Khannani (co-founder of Khanani & Kalia International)
Mushtaq Naika as Altaf Khanani (Javed’s twin brother and co-founder)
Vinod Tharani as Azam Cheema (Lashkar-e-Taiba intelligence chief)
Faiz Khan as Sajid Mir (LeT operative)
Sanjay Mehta as Abdul Bhuttovi (LeT leader)
Carl Andrew Harte as David Headley
Dalvinder Saini as Ajmal Kasab
Vivek Sinha as Zahoor Mistry (IC-814 hijacker)
Rajesh Sangwan as Ibrahim Athar (IC-814 hijacker)
Sanjay Mehndiratta as Asif Ali Zarwari (President of Pakistan)
Akash Khurana as Devarat Kapoor (Minister of External Affairs)
Ali Raza Namdar as K.S. Bhullar (Special Secretary of R&AW)
Shweta Shrivastav as Constable Kamlesh Kumari Yadav
Plus supporting dancers and singers in the chartbuster “Shararat” (Jasmine Sandlas, Madhubanti Bagchi, Krystle D’Souza, Ayesha Khan).
The chemistry between Ranveer, Akshaye Khanna, and Sanjay Dutt steals the show, while Madhavan and Arjun Rampal deliver chilling cameos that leave you wanting more.
Production Highlights & Reception
Aditya Dhar not only directed but also wrote and co-produced the film alongside Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar. Shot across India and Thailand from July 2024 to October 2025, the visuals (cinematography by Vikash Nowlakha) and music (Shashwat Sachdev) are top-notch. The film earned an ‘A’ certificate for its intense violence.
Critics gave it mixed-to-positive reviews — 37% on Rotten Tomatoes — praising the performances, action, and production design, but noting the marathon runtime. Audiences, however, loved it: it crossed ₹1,000 crore globally by December 26, 2025, and became a cultural phenomenon (despite bans in some Gulf countries).
Sequel Alert: Dhurandhar: The Revenge
A post-credits scene sets up the direct sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, releasing March 19, 2026. Same cast returns for even bigger stakes!
Final Verdict
Dhurandhar isn’t just a movie — it’s a cinematic event that proves Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh are a deadly combo. If you haven’t watched it yet (or want to rewatch before the sequel), stream it on Netflix or catch it in theatres while the hype is still electric.
What’s your favourite performance — Ranveer’s transformation or Akshaye Khanna’s villainy? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 🔥
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