In December 2025, when Aditya Dhar presented 'Dhurandhar' starring Ranveer Singh, Akhshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, and others, he made a promise to his fans. He told them that 'Dhurandhar' will return, Humza will return, and he will return for revent. Fulfilling the same promise, he made 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge,' a sequel to the OG film, taking forward the story of Humza and Lyari. Now, after months of anticipation and hype, Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge finally hit screens on March 19—and it firmly belongs to Ranveer Singh. From the very first frame, the film makes it clear that this chapter revolves around Jaskirat Singh Rangi. Set in 2002, the story is deeply personal, tracing Jaskirat’s transformation from a 21-year-old aspiring third-generation Indian Army officer from Pathankot to a man driven by vengeance after his family is brutally torn apart over a land dispute.
Sentenced to death, his life takes a dramatic turn when he is abducted by Ajay Sanyal, played by R. Madhavan, along with his aide Sushant Bansal. They recruit him into the covert Operation Dhurandhar. What follows is a gripping arc as Jaskirat evolves into Hamza Ali Mazari, navigating a world of espionage, terror funding, and cross-border crime networks. The film also weaves in larger socio-political themes—touching upon terror financing, fake currency rackets, Punjab’s drug crisis, and pro-Khalistani elements allegedly working with Pakistan. Real-world events like demonetisation, the Uri attack, surgical strikes, and the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid conflict are integrated into the narrative. Even Narendra Modi appears in an extended cameo, referred to as ‘Chaiwala’ in a key moment.
Aditya Dhar’s direction is one of the film’s strongest pillars. At a time when even two-hour films struggle to hold attention, Dhar manages to keep viewers engaged across a sprawling 229-minute runtime. His storytelling grips you throughout and lingers long after the film ends, reaffirming his place as one of the most compelling voices in Indian cinema today. While Ranveer Singh dominates the screen, Arjun Rampal stands out as a formidable antagonist, delivering a sharp and controlled performance as a character driven by deep-rooted hatred for India. Rakesh Bedi adds charm in the latter half, while Sara Arjun leaves a strong impact with a remarkable performance.
Overall, Dhurandhar: The Revenge is an intense, layered spy drama that combines personal vendetta with national stakes, powered by strong performances and assured direction.Dhurandhar 2 must be watched for all the answers you are seeking from the first film and Ranveer Singh.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)