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Dhurandhar: The Revenge review — a spy epic built for the big screen

Aditya Dhar's thriller is 2026's defining theatrical event

2/5/2026

Rating: 4.5/5

Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar: The Revenge is the rare Indian film that earns its scale. The espionage plot moves across borders with real momentum, and the action set-pieces are staged with a clarity that makes every beat legible.

Ranveer Singh leads a deep ensemble with a controlled, coiled performance, and the supporting cast is given genuine material rather than decoration. The sound design deserves particular praise — the film is engineered for a theatrical mix and rewards it.

With more than Rs 1,850 crore worldwide, it is the biggest Indian release of the year, and the numbers reflect a craft-led word of mouth rather than only opening-weekend push.

Verdict: A benchmark for large-canvas Hindi filmmaking. Watch it in the biggest room you can find.

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