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{{SHORTDESC:Indian Hindi-language spy action thriller film released in 2025}}
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| style="width:30%; background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |'''Directed by'''
| style="width:70%; background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |Aditya Dhar
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| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |'''Produced by'''
| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |Aditya Dhar Lokesh Dhar Jyoti Deshpande
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| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |'''Written by'''
| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |Aditya Dhar
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| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |'''Starring'''
| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |Ranveer Singh Sanjay Dutt R. Madhavan Akshaye Khanna Arjun Rampal
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| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |'''Music by'''
| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |Shashwat Sachdev
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| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |'''Cinematography'''
| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |Vikash Nowlakha
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| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |'''Edited by'''
| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |Shivkumar V. Panicker
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| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |'''Production companies'''
| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |Jio Studios B62 Studios
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| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |'''Distributed by'''
| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |Jio Studios
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| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |'''Release date'''
| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |5 December 2025
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| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |'''Running time'''
| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |214 minutes
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| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |'''Country'''
| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |India
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| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |'''Language'''
| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |Hindi
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| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |'''Budget'''
| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |₹280 crore
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'''Dhurandhar''' is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language spy action thriller film written, directed, and co-produced by '''Aditya Dhar'''. Produced under the banners of '''Jio Studios''' and '''B62 Studios''', the film features an ensemble cast led by '''Ranveer Singh''', alongside '''Sanjay Dutt''', '''R. Madhavan''', '''Akshaye Khanna''', and '''Arjun Rampal'''. Inspired by real intelligence operations, the film explores themes of espionage, sacrifice, and national security.<ref>https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/aditya-dhar-reacts-to-hrithik-roshan-s-second-review-of-dhurandhar-after-questioning-its-politics-ranveer-singh-101765589128731.html</ref>

== Plot ==
The narrative of ''Dhurandhar'' is set against the backdrop of two major historical events — the '''1999 IC-814 hijacking''' and the '''2001 Indian Parliament attack'''. The story follows '''Ajay Sanyal''', the head of India’s Intelligence Bureau, who devises a high-risk covert mission to dismantle a powerful terrorist network operating from Pakistan.<ref>https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0q5pygel84o</ref>

To execute this mission, Sanyal recruits a 20-year-old prisoner from Punjab, incarcerated for an act of revenge. Recognising the young man’s hidden potential, Sanyal mentors him into becoming an undercover operative capable of infiltrating the dangerous criminal underworld of Karachi. The film traces the transformation of the recruit and the moral, emotional, and political costs of espionage.<ref>https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/dhurandhar-star-r-madhavan-gives-6-reasons-to-watch-aditya-dhars-film-asks-fans-to-add-more-article-153288472</ref>

== Cast ==
* '''Ranveer Singh''' as a RAW agent
* '''Sanjay Dutt''' as Aslam Chaudhary
* '''R. Madhavan''' as Ajit Doval
* '''Akshaye Khanna'''
* '''Arjun Rampal'''
* '''Sara Arjun'''
* '''Rakesh Bedi'''
* '''Keith Sequeira'''
* '''Manav Gohil'''

== Production ==
=== Development ===
The project was officially announced by Ranveer Singh in July 2024. The film’s title, ''Dhurandhar'', was revealed in December 2024. The storyline draws inspiration from real geopolitical events and covert intelligence missions. Journalist '''Aditya Raj Kaul''' served as a consultant to enhance authenticity.<ref>https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/dhurandhar-worldwide-box-office-collection-day-8-ranveer-singh-film-beats-war-2-to-become-5th-highest-grosser-of-2025-101765613405384.html</ref>

=== Filming ===
Principal photography began in July 2024 in Bangkok. Subsequent schedules took place in Amritsar near the Golden Temple, Mumbai’s Filmistan Studios, Madh Island, Ladakh, and other locations. Portions depicting Pakistan were recreated in Thailand. Filming concluded in October 2025 after completing extensive action sequences and large-scale sets.

=== Casting ===
Ranveer Singh was cast as the lead, with Sanjay Dutt and R. Madhavan joining the project in mid-2024. Akshaye Khanna and Arjun Rampal were later added to the ensemble. Sara Arjun was cast as the female lead in October 2024. Madhavan portrays National Security Advisor '''Ajit Doval'''.

== Music ==
The film’s soundtrack was composed by '''Shashwat Sachdev''', with additional music by '''Charanjit Ahuja'''. The music blends Punjabi folk, rap, and orchestral arrangements to match the film’s intense tone.

The title track, ''Dhurandhar'', is a contemporary reinterpretation of the Punjabi classic ''Na Dil De Pardesi Nu'' (1995). The soundtrack also includes a remix version of the song.

=== Soundtrack listing ===
{| class="wikitable"
! No. !! Title !! Lyrics !! Music !! Singer(s) !! Length
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| 1 || ''Dhurandhar (Title Track)'' || Hanumankind, Jasmine Sandlas, Babu Singh Maan || Shashwat Sachdev, Charanjit Ahuja || Muhammad Sadiq, Ranjit Kaur, Hanumankind, Jasmine Sandlas, Sudhir Yaduvanshi, Shashwat Sachdev || 2:36
|-
| 2 || ''Na Dil De Pardesi Nu (Remix)'' || Babu Singh Maan || Charanjit Ahuja, Shashwat Sachdev || Ranjit Kaur, Muhammad Sadiq, Shashwat Sachdev || 3:12
|}
Total length: 5:48

== Release ==
''Dhurandhar'' was released theatrically across India on '''5 December 2025''' and was positioned as one of the year’s biggest action thrillers.

== Marketing ==
The teaser and first-look poster were unveiled on '''6 July 2025''', coinciding with Ranveer Singh’s 40th birthday. The teaser featured vocals by '''Jasmine Sandlas''' and a rap segment by '''Hanumankind'''.

== See Also ==
* ''Tere Ishk Mein''
* ''De De Pyaar De 2''
* ''Baaghi 4''
* ''Mastiii 4''

== References ==
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[[Category:2025 films]]
[[Category:Indian spy thriller films]]
[[Category:Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:Indian action thriller films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Aditya Dhar]]
[[Category:Films based on real events]]
[[Category:Jio Studios films]]

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