Dhurandhar Climax Explained: Is Ranveer The Hidden Villain? The Ending That Has Us Screaming!

Okay, stop everything you are doing literally, put the Excel sheet away because Dhurandhar just dropped, and the internet is absolutely losing it. Ranveer Singh has officially entered his gritty, "Main Character Energy" era, and we are here for it. Directed by Aditya Dhar (yes, the Uri guy), this isn't just a movie; it's a full-on adrenaline spike that lasts 3+ hours.

If you just walked out of the theater confused, or if you're planning to cancel your weekend plans to binge-watch this in a hall but need to know if the hype is real—I got you. The climax is messy, emotional, and lives rent-free in my head right now. Let's spill the tea on that ending, the villain theories, and that post-credits scene.

The Setup: Gritty 90s Nostalgia

First off, the vibe is immaculate. We are thrown back to the tension of 1999 (IC-814 hijacking era) and 2001. R. Madhavan plays the boss-man Ajay Sanyal, who recruits our boy Ranveer (playing Hamza/Karanveer) for a mission that is basically a death wish. He infiltrates the Lyari gang network in Pakistan. We have to talk about the antagonists. Akshaye Khanna (Rehman Dakait) and Sanjay Dutt (Chaudhary Aslam) bring absolute chaos. The tension is thicker than a plot in a daily soap, but way more dangerous.

The "Villain" Theory: Is Ranveer Actually Bad?

The internet was screaming with theories that Ranveer might pull a double-cross. So, let’s clear the air: No, Ranveer is not the hidden villain.

Despite the ISI and the gang suspecting him, Karanveer stays loyal to the mission. He is the ultimate patriot, but the movie does a great job of showing the cost of that loyalty. He has to do some brutal stuff to keep his cover (major "morally grey" vibes), but he never flips. The real villains are definitely Akshaye Khanna’s cunning character and Sanjay Dutt’s ruthless cop persona.

That Heartbreaking Climax

Okay, grab the tissues because this part hurts more than a breakup. Ranveer’s character finds an anchor in Ayesha (played by Sara Arjun). But in typical tragic spy-thriller fashion, she doesn't make it. In the final showdown, Ayesha confronts Ujjer (Akshaye Khanna’s alter ego) and dies. This tragedy sends Karanveer into absolute "John Wick mode." He kills the ISI agent Major Iqbal (Arjun Rampal) in a fight that had me stressing, and he barely manages to defuse a bomb.

Does Ranveer Survive?

Yes! Our fave takes a massive beating like, seriously, he is heavily injured—but he survives. The makers clearly want us to know that while the battle is won, the war is far from over. It’s not a "happily ever after," it’s a "lived to fight another day" situation.

The TL;DR

• Movie Name: Dhurandhar

• Release Date: December 5, 2025

• Director: Aditya Dhar

• Main Cast: Ranveer Singh, R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, Arjun Rampal.

• Runtime: 214 Minutes (Yes, it's long!)

• Ranveer's Fate: Survives (Badly injured).

• Hidden Villain: None (Ranveer stays a loyal spy).

• Sequel Status: Confirmed for March 19, 2026.

Fans Also Asked (FAQs)

Does Ranveer Singh die at the end of Dhurandhar?

No, Ranveer Singh's character, Karanveer, does not die. He sustains life-threatening injuries during the bomb defusal and the fight with Major Iqbal, but he survives the climax. This survival is key for the upcoming sequel.

Is there a post-credits scene in Dhurandhar?

Yes, there is a massive 4-minute post-credits scene. Do not leave the theater! This scene sets up Dhurandhar Part 2, revealing that the threat isn't over and introducing new stakes for the sequel releasing in March 2026.

Who is the real villain in Dhurandhar?

The primary antagonists are Rehman Dakait (Akshaye Khanna) and Chaudhary Aslam (Sanjay Dutt). While fans theorized Ranveer might be a double agent, the film confirms he is a loyal Indian spy. The "villainy" comes from the external threats and the corrupt system he navigates.

Is Dhurandhar based on a true story?

The film is fiction but heavily inspired by real events. It draws from the backdrop of the IC-814 hijacking and intelligence operations like the Lyari crackdown. However, the makers have clarified it is not a direct biopic of specific figures like Major Mohit Sharma.