The original Dhurandhar, released in December 2025, quickly became one of the biggest action films of the year. Directed and co-produced by Aditya Dhar, the spy thriller combined geopolitics, espionage and emotional storytelling into a gripping narrative.
The story followed an undercover Indian intelligence operation aimed at dismantling a dangerous terror network. Ranveer Singh played a young man from Punjab who was recruited for a risky mission and sent deep inside Karachi’s criminal and political circles under the identity of Hamza Ali Mazari.
Over time, he gained the trust of a powerful Baloch gang leader, eventually executing a daring plan to eliminate him. The film drew loose inspiration from real South Asian geopolitical tensions and past terror incidents, which added a sense of realism to the narrative.
With a runtime exceeding three hours, the film also stood out as one of the longest Indian films ever made. Its large ensemble cast, international locations and strong performances helped it achieve massive success at the box office in India as well as overseas markets.