Dhurandhar Plot & Cast Reveal: Ranveer Singh’s Spy Thriller is Giving Main Character Energy!
- Vishal waghela
- Dec 2
- 3 min read
Okay, stop literally everything you are doing because the internet is screaming, and for once, it’s justified. We are just days away from Dhurandhar hitting the screens on December 5, 2025, and the tea is piping hot. If you thought the spy universe was getting saturated, Aditya Dhar (the genius behind Uri) just entered the chat and said, "Hold my chai." We are talking about a cast that feels like the Avengers of the desi spy world Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal all in one frame. Plus, the runtime is over 3.5 hours?. Cancel your weekend plans, because we are seating for a cinematic marathon.
The "Mission Impossible" Desi Twist
The plot summary has finally dropped, and it’s giving high-stakes geopolitical drama. The story kicks off in the chaotic aftermath of the IC-814 hijacking (1999) and the 2001 Parliament attack.
Here is the lowdown:
The Mastermind: The narrative is driven by Ajay Sanyal (played by R. Madhavan), the Chief of India's Intelligence Bureau. If you've been following the fan theories, yes, this character is heavily coded as a tribute to real-life NSA Ajit Doval.
The Mission: Sanyal devises a totally unhinged (in the best way) plan to fracture a terrorist network in Pakistan. How? By infiltrating the gritty underworld mafia of Karachi.
The Wildcard: Enter a 20-year-old boy from Punjab who was held captive in a revenge crime. He gets identified by Sanyal and becomes the key to this operation. This is likely where Ranveer Singh’s character arc begins—transforming from a captive to a lethal undercover asset.
The "Who's Playing Who" Tea
The internet detectives have been working overtime, and the character inspirations are wild:
Ranveer Singh: Plays the undercover operative (rumored to be inspired by Major Mohit Sharma, though the director legally clarified it's "fictional" to avoid more lawsuits).
Akshaye Khanna: Steps in as Rehman Dakait, a menacing gangster.
Arjun Rampal: Is the antagonist Major Iqbal, reportedly modeled after terrorist Ilyas Kashmiri.
The "bladder-bursting" Runtime
You read that right. The movie is clocking in at around 3 hours and 32 minutes. This makes it one of the longest Bollywood films since Jodhaa Akbar. It’s being released in two parts, but Part 1 itself is a beast. Pro tip: Go easy on the large soda at the cinema.
Quick Look (TL;DR)
Release Date: December 5, 2025 (Theatrical).
OTT Platform: Netflix (Tentative: Jan 30, 2026).
Director: Aditya Dhar (Uri: The Surgical Strike).
Star Cast: Ranveer Singh, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal.
Runtime: ~3 hours 32 minutes.
Vibe: Gritty Espionage, Real-life inspirations, R-Rated Violence (18+).
Fans Also Asked (FAQs)
Is Dhurandhar based on a true story?
Yes and no. The movie is inspired by real covert operations involving India's RAW and the Intelligence Bureau, specifically set against the backdrop of the IC-814 hijacking and 2001 Parliament attacks. However, Director Aditya Dhar has officially clarified it is a fictional story and not a biopic of Major Mohit Sharma.
When is Dhurandhar releasing on OTT?
If you are waiting to watch it from your couch, you'll have to wait a bit. Reports suggest Netflix has bagged the rights, and it is expected to stream around January 30, 2026, after its theatrical run.
Who is the villain in Dhurandhar movie?
The movie features multiple antagonists. Arjun Rampal plays Major Iqbal (based on Ilyas Kashmiri), and Akshaye Khanna plays the gangster Rehman Dakait. They form the nexus that Ranveer's character has to break.
Why is the Dhurandhar movie so long?
The runtime is approximately 3 hours and 32 minutes because it covers a massive timeline of geopolitical events and complex spy missions. The makers reportedly split the story into two parts to do justice to the sheer scale of the narrative.
