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Dhurandhar

Dhurandhar is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language spy action thriller film directed and written by Aditya Dhar.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Dhurandhar is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language spy action thriller film written and directed by Aditya Dhar. The film stars Ranveer Singh as an undercover operative infiltrating Karachi’s criminal underworld and Indian intelligence operations. It is the first installment of a planned duology.

Plot

The film centres on an undercover operative who infiltrates Karachi’s underworld and associated power structures to disrupt a terror network targeting India. Sources describe it as a fictionalized spy thriller drawing on covert-operation themes.

Cast

Key cast members include Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Gaurav Gera, and Danish Pandor. Several sources also list additional supporting cast members.

Release and distribution

Dhurandhar was released in 2025 and later became available to stream on Netflix. Rotten Tomatoes lists the streaming date as 30 January 2026.

Franchise

The film is described as the first installment in a duology, with follow-up material referred to as Dhurandhar: The Revenge in some sources. Coverage indicates the project is being developed as a two-part spy series.

Key facts

  • Dhurandhar is a 2025 Hindi-language spy action thriller film.
  • The film was written and directed by Aditya Dhar.
  • Its story follows an undercover Indian intelligence operative inside Karachi’s criminal and political networks.
  • It is described as the first film in a two-part series.
  • The cast includes Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, and R. Madhavan.
  • The film has been listed as streaming on Netflix.
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Canadian context

The film is available through Netflix, which is accessible in Canada; Canadian viewers can therefore watch it on the same streaming platform.

Frequently asked questions

What is Dhurandhar?
Dhurandhar is a 2025 Hindi-language spy action thriller film directed by Aditya Dhar. It follows an undercover intelligence operation inside Karachi’s criminal world.
Who is Dhurandhar?
If you mean the film, Dhurandhar is not a person; it is the title of a movie. The film stars Ranveer Singh as an undercover operative.
How many episodes of Dhurandhar?
Dhurandhar is a film, not a television series, so it has no episodes. It is described as the first installment of a two-part film duology.
Where to watch Dhurandhar?
It is available to stream on Netflix, according to streaming listings and catalog pages.
Dhurandhar cast?
Major cast members include Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Gaurav Gera, and Danish Pandor.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhurandhar
    Supports: Film title, year, language, director, producers, production companies, ensemble cast, and premise.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/dhurandhar
    Supports: Synopsis, streaming availability on Netflix, and streaming release date.
  3. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/82156122
    Supports: Streaming availability, synopsis, and cast list.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33014583/
    Supports: Film identification and principal cast.
  5. Hindustan Times — https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/dhurandhar-review-aditya-dhar-lengthy-loaded-spy-drama-anchored-by-ranveer-singh-akshaye-khanna-r-madhavan-sanjay-dutt-101764926015126.html
    Supports: Cast names and plot framing.