Dhurandhar
| Dhurandhar | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Aditya Dhar |
| Written by | Aditya Dhar |
| Produced by | Aditya Dhar Lokesh Dhar Jyoti Deshpande |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Vikash Nowlakha |
| Edited by | Shivkumar V. Panicker |
| Music by | Shashwat Sachdev |
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Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹200–300 crore |
Dhurandhar (transl. Stalwart) is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language action thriller film written, directed and co-produced by Aditya Dhar. The film is produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Aditya Dhar and Lokesh Dhar under the banners Jio Studios and B62 Studios. It stars Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna, and Sara Arjun.[1][2] Set against the backdrop of a high-stakes intelligence operation, the narrative follows a covert agent navigating complex political conspiracies, national security threats, and personal dilemmas, blending action with themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and deception.[3]
Dhurandhar is scheduled to release on 5 December 2025.[4]
Premise
Set in the world of Indian intelligence, Dhurandhar follows a covert officer on a high-stakes mission rooted in historical events. The film blends high-octane action sequences, Shakespearean betrayals, and intricate espionage tradecraft, centered on the lives of the unknown men and infused with themes of unwavering patriotism.
Cast
Production
Principal photography began in late 2024 and took place across multiple international locations and concluded in Amritsar in April 2025.[5]
Music
The film's music is composed by Shashwat Sachdev while lyrics are written by Kumaar.[6]
The song "Na De Dil Pardesi Nu" was a remake of 1995 famous Panjabi song by Muhammad Sadiq and Ranjit Kaur, composed by Charanjit Ahuja and written by Babu Singh Mann.[7] Later 2003 remixed by Panjabi MC as "Jogi").[8]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Na De Dil Pardesi Nu" | Hanumankind, Jasmine Sandlas | Shashwat Sachdev | Hanumankind, Jasmine Sandlas, Sudhir Yaduvanshi | TBA |
Marketing
The first-look poster was released on 6 July 2025, coinciding with Ranveer Singh’s 40th birthday. A teaser was unveiled the same day,[4] featuring vocals by Jasmine Sandlas. The soundtrack includes a rap segment by Hanumankind, a contemporary artist known for his genre-blending musical style.[9] A behind-the-scenes video featuring Ranveer Singh and Sanjay Dutt also surfaced online, garnering significant attention from fans.[10]
Release
Dhurandhar is scheduled for a theatrical release on 5 December 2025.[4][11]
References
- ^ "Meet Dhurandhar full cast: Sara Arjun, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal in Ranveer Singh's upcoming film". Livemint. 8 July 2025.
- ^ "Akshaye Khanna returns as an antagonist in Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar?". The Times of India. 17 June 2025. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ "R Madhavan's shocking transformation in 'Dhurandhar' has internet convinced he's playing Ajit Doval, but what about Ranveer Singh? - The Economic Times". Economic Times. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
- ^ "Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar heads to Amritsar for final leg of shooting". Filmfare. 18 April 2025. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ "'Dhurandhar' first look: A fierce Ranveer Singh goes all guns blazing in Aditya Dhar's intense actioner". The Hindu. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ "Not Just Politics: This former Punjab MP wrote Dhurandhar's chartbuster 'Na De Dil Pardesi Nu'". India TV News. 7 July 2025. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
- ^ "Did You Know: The Song In Dhurandhar's Glimpse Is A 1995 Punjabi Hit Later Remixed In 2003". MensXp. 7 July 2025. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
- ^ "The mood, the styling, the silence: Ranveer Singh's first look from Dhurandhar sets the tone for the biggest film of the year". Firstpost. 6 July 2025. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ "Ranveer Singh and Sanjay Dutt's leaked 'Dhurandhar' video sparks massive fan frenzy". The Times of India. 26 June 2025. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ "'Dhurandhar' first look: Ranveer Singh is all swag in Aditya Dhar film; Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal also featured". Hindustan Times. 6 July 2025. Retrieved 6 July 2025.