Review: Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar The Revenge – Engaging, Explosive & Largely Satisfying

Movie Name : Dhurandhar The Revenge
Release Date : Mar 19, 2026
123telugu.com Rating : 3.75/5
Starring : Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun
Director : Aditya Dhar
Producers : Aditya Dhar, Jyoti Deshpande, Lokesh Dhar
Music Director : Shashwat Sachdev
Cinematographer : Vikash Nowlakha
Editor :  Shivkumar V. Panicker
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Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar arrived with decent buzz, but later it went on to script history. After the path-breaking success of Part 1, the franchise has grown into a movement in Indian cinema. Dhurandhar: The Revenge has now stormed cinemas amid a mind-blowing fan frenzy. Let’s see how this much-anticipated Bollywood sequel is.
Story:
After the death of Rehman Dakait (Akshaye Khanna), situations escalate heavily in Lyari. Hamza Ali Mazari a.k.a Jaskirat Singh Rangi (Ranveer Singh) makes Uzair Baloch (Danish Pandor) believe that SP Chaudhary Aslam (Sanjay Dutt) and Arshad Pappu (Ashwin Dar) plotted Rehman’s death. Uzair kills Arshad Pappu, but due to unexpected turns of events, Hamza ends up taking control of Lyari. What follows next, and the story behind Hamza’s past forms the crux of Dhurandhar 2.
Plus Points:
If you have even the slightest worry about the 4-hour runtime, think no further. Because Aditya Dhar’s direction grabs our attention and hooks us throughout the runtime. Forget three hours, lately, films are failing to hold our attention even for two hours, and here is Dhar who makes us sit through all 229 minutes with ease. Dhar casts a magic spell on us, and his brilliance stays in our minds long after we leave the cinema. He is undoubtedly a rare jewel in Indian cinema.
Dhurandhar 2 is a well-packaged entertainer that is both earthy and massy at the same time. Compared to the first installment, this one has more crowd-pleasing moments, which further enhance its reach across every nook and corner of the country.
The drama, action, twists, emotions, and performances are fabulous, to say the least. There are certain twists that none can see coming, and when they arrive, all we can do is sit back and applaud the vision of the director. The patriotism is evoked in a subtle yet powerful manner, and some scenes will bring the house down.
After watching Dhurandhar 2, it’s tough not to become an admirer of Ranveer Singh. While he played his part with restraint in the first chapter, this one gives scope for him to go all out, and he brings his A-game with his towering screen presence and flawless performance that goes down in the history books. His emotional side and vulnerability are also perfectly showcased, giving the character a perfect ending.
The pre-climax to climax stretch is cinema at its absolute best. The explosive and highly satisfying final act further enhances the film’s overall range. The face-off sequence between Ranveer Singh and Arjun Rampal will leave us speechless. Some humor is also sprinkled across both halves of the film, especially in the scenes involving the villain’s father.
After Ranveer Singh, the one who impresses the most is Arjun Rampal. As a fierce antagonist who hates India to the core, the actor performs to the tee. Playing such an anti-national character is a very tough job for any actor, but Arjun Rampal delivers with finesse. Rakesh Bedi lights up the screen towards the end. Sara Arjun is phenomenal, while Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Danish Pandor and others just kill it with their portrayals.
Minus Points:
The film has some political themes, and this time they are more direct than subtle, which may not sit well with a section of the audience. Especially the chapter “Operation Green Leaf” could spark discussions online, as it is portrayed as favorable to a political party.
A couple of redundant sequences could have been avoided in the starting phase of the second half. Background score by Shashwat Sachdev is pretty good. The songs are decent, but not as great as those in the first installment. The content keeps the momentum going, and stronger tracks could have elevated the film even further. This is the only major complaint this time.
Technical Aspects:
The production design, the crafting of action sequences, the cinematography by Vikas Nowlakha, and the editing by Shivkumar Panicker are all world-class, and one can’t point a finger.
Coming to Aditya Dhar has indeed outshone himself with Dhurandhar: The Revenge and delivered one of the finest franchises in Indian cinema. It will serve as a textbook example of how to make spy action thrillers, how to etch drama with minimal action, and how to give a proper conclusion to a story.
Verdict:
On the whole, Dhurandhar: The Revenge is a highly satisfying sequel that does full justice to the ticket price. Aditya Dhar respects the audience’s intelligence and delivers a solid output that comfortably surpasses the high expectations the film carries. Ranveer Singh’s performance is one to remember for a long time, and he is ably supported by Arjun Rampal and the rest of the cast. The political themes may generate discussions, and the songs could have been still better. Nonetheless, do yourself a favor and experience this gem of a film in the best theatre possible. This one is set to obliterate box office records. Highly recommended.
123telugu.com Rating: 3.75/5
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