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Extremely violent and gory Indian action epic on terrorism.
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Dhurandhar
What's the Story?
In DHURANDHAR, following a wave of terrorist attacks in India, intelligence officials launch a covert mission into Pakistan. They send spy Hamza Ali Mazari (Ranveer Singh) across the border to infiltrate terrorist networks and gather critical information about weaponry and planned attacks.
Is It Any Good?
Loosely based on real events, this Indian action thriller is filled with torture, gunfire, and slaughter. Dhurandhar is a literal bloodbath, and its hypermasculine hero's journey falls in line with a new wave of Bollywood epics that rely singularly on weaponry, war, and brutality to entertain. At three and a half hours, however, the relentless violence and action sequences become repetitive—depending on your tolerance, either too much or simply dull. Director Aditya Dhar fails to develop any of the film's female characters, who remain practically non-existent with no meaningful roles or agency. Despite dealing with sensitive issues like terrorism and war, Dhurandhar lacks a sincere or thoughtful storyline. Instead, it's more concerned with romanticizing torture, aggression, and machismo without examining the consequences of such violence.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the violence in Dhurandhar. How did it make you feel? Did you find it entertaining or over the top? Do some types of media violence have different impact than others?
Aggression and toxic brutality are the defining features of the male characters in the film. How did it make you feel? How can I find positive gender representations in movies and on TV?
How were the female characters treated in the movie? What role did they play in the story? Did you find this problematic? Why, or why not? Why representation matters in kids' media.
Movie Details
- In theaters : December 5, 2025
- On DVD or streaming : January 30, 2026
- Cast : Ranveer Singh , Akshaye Khanna , Sanjay Dutt
- Director : Aditya Dhar
- Inclusion Information : Indian/South Asian Movie Director(s) , Indian/South Asian Movie Writer(s)
- Studio : Jio Studios
- Genre : Action/Adventure
- Topics : History
- Run time : 214 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : March 25, 2026
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