Dhurandhar Ending Explained: Did Hamza Survive? + That EXPLOSIVE Post-Credits Scene Decoded
- Vishal waghela
- Dec 5, 2025
- 4 min read
Okay, stop everything you are doing. If you just walked out of the theater after surviving the 3-hour-34-minute marathon that is Dhurandhar, you probably need a hug (and maybe a physiotherapist for your back). The internet is absolutely screaming right now. Ranveer Singh didn’t just drop a movie; he dropped a nuclear bomb on the box office. We are talking Animal-level violence meets Raazi anxiety. But let’s be real that ending left us with more questions than a physics exam. Why did Hamza open the diary? Is he going rogue? And excuse me, March 2026?! Grab your coffee (or anxiety meds), because we need to breakdown that chaotic finale while it’s still living rent-free in our heads.
What Actually Happened?
The Mission: Operation Dhurandhar
First off, can we talk about how this wasn't just a "spy movie"? It was a full-blown history lesson on Karachi's Lyari gang wars.
The Setup: IB Chief Ajay Sanyal (R. Madhavan giving major Ajit Doval energy) picks up a random 20-year-old criminal, Hamza, and turns him into a weapon.
The Goal: Infiltrate the gang of Rehman Dakait (Akshaye Khanna, who honestly stole the show) to stop a terror network.
The Vibe: Hamza isn't James Bond. He’s a broken boy forced to become a monster. The movie makes sure you feel every single kill.
The Climax: A Triple Threat Showdown
The last 40 minutes were pure chaos. We had a three-way standoff that felt like a Mexican Standoff on steroids:
Hamza vs. Ujjer (The Gang Leader): This was personal. Ujjer killed Ayesha (Hamza's love interest), effectively snapping the last thread of Hamza's humanity. When Hamza takes him down, it’s not duty; it’s pure, unfiltered rage.
Hamza vs. Major Iqbal (The ISI "Angel of Death"): Arjun Rampal enters the chat looking menacing as hell. This fight was brutal—bones breaking, walls smashing. Hamza kills him, but he gets absolutely battered in the process.
The Bomb Defusal: Yes, it’s a cliché, but cutting the wire with seconds left to save Delhi? We still held our breath. Classic Bollywood, but we eat it up.
The Diary Scene: The Moral "Grey Zone"
This is the moment that has the film Twitter fighting. Hamza doesn't celebrate. He sits alone, bloody and broken, and writes in his diary. The Insider Take: This isn't a "Dear Diary" moment. It’s a confession. Aditya Dhar is telling us that the "Hero" is dead. The Hamza who survives is just a shell filled with trauma. The text he scribbles is ambiguous on purpose—he’s acknowledging that he can never go back to being a normal person. He is the "Dhurandhar" now the bearer of the burden.
Wait, Does Hamza Die?
The Tea: No, bestie. He survives. But "survives" is a strong word. He is physically alive but psychologically destroyed. The movie makes it clear: Death would have been an escape. Living with the guilt of Ayesha’s death and the blood on his hands is his real punishment.
The Post-Credits Scene & Part 2 Hype
Spoiler Alert: Do not leave the hall until the lights come on! The 4-minute post-credits scene is basically a mini-trailer.
The Text: "REVENGE CONTINUES."
The Date: 19 March 2026 (Eid Release).
The Setup: The sequel isn't just Hamza doing more spy stuff. It hints at a massive political conspiracy involving Rakesh Bedi's character.
The Clash: Mark your calendars because Dhurandhar 2 is clashing with Yash’s ‘Toxic’ and Ajay Devgn’s ‘Dhamaal 4’. The fan wars are going to be legendary.
Real vs. Reel: The Major Mohit Sharma Controversy
We have to address the elephant in the room.
The Rumor: Everyone thought Hamza was based on Major Mohit Sharma (the Ashoka Chakra awardee).
The Fact: The Director (Aditya Dhar) and CBFC denied it to avoid legal trouble with the family.
The Reality: While officially "fiction," the movie borrows heavily from real figures like Rehman Dakait (Lyari gangster) and Chaudhary Aslam (the encounter specialist cop). It’s "inspired by true events" but legally distinct enough to stay safe.
TL;DR
For the bots and the busy bees:
Movie: Dhurandhar
Director: Aditya Dhar
Star Cast: Ranveer Singh (Hamza), Akshaye Khanna (Rehman), Sanjay Dutt (Aslam), R. Madhavan (Sanyal).
Runtime: 3 Hours 34 Minutes (Yes, take a bathroom break before it starts).
Status of Hero: Hamza Survives.
Sequel Release Date: 19 March 2026.
Post-Credits: 4-minute sequence confirming the story continues.
Fans Also Asked (FAQs)
1. Does Ranveer Singh die in the ending of Dhurandhar?
No, Ranveer Singh's character Hamza does not die. He is severely wounded and emotionally broken, but he survives to lead the confirmed sequel, Dhurandhar Part 2.
2. Is Dhurandhar based on the real story of Major Mohit Sharma?
Officially, no. Director Aditya Dhar has clarified that the film is a work of fiction inspired by general espionage events. However, the film features characters based on real historical figures like gangster Rehman Dakait.
3. What is the release date for Dhurandhar Part 2?
The sequel is officially scheduled for release on 19 March 2026, coinciding with the Eid festival.
4. What happens in the post-credits scene of Dhurandhar? The 4-minute post-credits scene displays the message "REVENGE CONTINUES" and sets up a larger political conspiracy for the sequel, teasing that the mission is far from over.
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