The trailer of Dhurandhar finally dropped, and the buzz around the film has shot up like wildfire. For the last week, the makers have been teasing character posters of Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Ranveer Singh. Each poster carried a sense of danger. A sense of rage. A sense that this film is not going to be a regular patriotic drama. Today, after watching the full trailer, it is clear that Dhurandhar aims to pull viewers straight into the dark, violent, and complicated world of India’s covert war against terrorism.
This is Aditya Dhar’s return to direction after six years. His debut, Uri, changed the tone of action cinema in Bollywood. With Dhurandhar, he seems ready to enter a far more aggressive space. And this time, the world is bigger, bloodier, and far more personal.
Dhurandhar Trailer
From the opening shot, the trailer throws you into chaos. The visuals are unsettling. The tone is grim. This is not a film that tries to look glossy even for a second. The four-minute trailer sets up the world with sharp clarity — this is a story that dives into the heart of terrorism in Pakistan and India’s desperate, dangerous attempt to infiltrate that world.
The action is brutal. The atmosphere is heavy. Every character carries visible scars. Dhar builds a threatening tone, frame after frame, giving the sense that nobody is safe. What makes the trailer stand out is the intensity of every character introduction. Arjun Rampal’s entry as ISI agent Major Iqbal is violent and disturbing. The scene doesn’t hold back. It wants you to feel the cruelty of the world he belongs to.
R. Madhavan appears as Ajay Sanyal, a role inspired by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. His presence brings calm but also unpredictability. His eyes show that he knows more than he says. Akshaye Khanna’s look as Rehman Dakai is sinister, and Sanjay Dutt as SP Chaudhary Aslam brings a raw, lived-in maturity to the frame. This cast is heavy, and the trailer uses them well.
But above all, it is Ranveer Singh’s transformation that dominates the trailer. This is easily his angriest, most violent portrayal to date. His energy is explosive, but thankfully not mindless. There’s a method in the madness. The background score adds a sharp bite to every moment, making Ranveer’s presence even more intimidating.
The World, Tone, And Inspiration
While the makers have not officially confirmed it, signs point to the film drawing heavy inspiration from the life of Major Mohit Sharma, who famously went undercover as Iftikhar and infiltrated Hizbul Mujahideen. If that is indeed the case, the story has incredible emotional weight. The trailer hints at sacrifice, betrayal, and the mental cost of such operations. You can sense that this film is not going to glorify patriotism. Instead, it plans to show the psychological devastation behind it. Watch the trailer here.
But here’s the thing — the trailer also falls into familiar Bollywood territory at times. You can spot a few moments that feel very template-driven. The heroic monologue. The slow-motion rage shot. The dramatic stare into the camera. These moments are expected, but they also take away a bit of the edge Dhar is clearly trying to create.
Still, the overall energy is strong enough to overshadow the tropes. The trailer maintains high tension throughout. It also offers a shocking level of gore. The violence is graphic, which may become a talking point later. It may even restrict family audiences, but from a filmmaking perspective, the brutality suits the story.
Madhavan’s rugged look stands out. Akshaye’s eyes carry a coldness that suits the tone. Dutt brings authority. Rampal brings danger. Every character seems to have a role that matters to the bigger picture.
Expectations From The Film
A big highlight that’s already making news is the runtime. Dhurandhar is expected to be a three-hour-long film. This will be Ranveer Singh’s longest project. Sources suggest the story is vast and cannot be rushed. It’s a risky move because long films struggle unless the narrative is tight. But if Dhar maintains the tension we saw in the trailer, the length might actually work.
Another interesting detail is the timing of the trailer’s release. It was delayed after the Delhi Red Fort blast on November 10. That decision shows the makers are very aware of the film’s sensitivity. And they should be. The subject is intense and emotional for many.
The Dhurandhar trailer also hints at heavy political and cross-border layers. It will be interesting to see how Dhar handles them. There is potential for strong drama, but also potential for controversy.
Final Verdict
Overall, the Dhurandhar trailer packs a strong punch. It is gritty. It is violent. It is loud in places but gripping throughout. The cast looks powerful. The action promises scale. The world feels dangerous and real. Yes, there are a few Bollywood clichés, but they don’t spoil the impact.
If the film delivers on the emotional depth and doesn’t get carried away by sheer aggression, Dhurandhar might emerge as one of the strongest action dramas of the year. Ranveer Singh’s avatar alone feels like a huge pull for theatres. And with an ensemble as solid as this, expectations are high.
The Dhurandhar trailer does its job. It creates curiosity. It builds hype. And it leaves you waiting for December 5.
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