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Dhurandhar

Dhurandhar is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language spy action thriller film directed and written by Aditya Dhar.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Dhurandhar is a 2025 Hindi-language spy action thriller film directed by Aditya Dhar. It stars Ranveer Singh as an undercover operative infiltrating Karachi's criminal underworld.

What it is

Dhurandhar is the first installment of a planned duology. The plot follows an Indian intelligence agent working undercover inside Karachi's criminal and political networks to disrupt a terror network targeting India. The film blends fictionalized covert-operation themes with action-thriller elements.

Key details

The film is written and directed by Aditya Dhar, produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios. The cast includes Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, and R. Madhavan. It was released in 2025 and is available to stream on Netflix, with a listed streaming date of 30 January 2026 on Rotten Tomatoes.

Why it matters

Dhurandhar marks the beginning of a two-part spy series, with follow-up material referred to as Dhurandhar: The Revenge in some sources. Its availability on Netflix means Canadian viewers can access it on the same platform.

In short

  • Dhurandhar is a 2025 Hindi spy action thriller directed by Aditya Dhar.
  • It stars Ranveer Singh as an undercover operative in Karachi.
  • The film is the first part of a duology.
  • It is available to stream on Netflix in Canada.
Canadian angle

The film is available through Netflix, which is accessible in Canada; Canadian viewers can therefore watch it on the same streaming platform.

Quick questions

What is Dhurandhar?
It is a 2025 Hindi-language spy action thriller film directed by Aditya Dhar, about an undercover intelligence operation in Karachi.
Who is in the cast of Dhurandhar?
Major cast members include Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Gaurav Gera, and Danish Pandor.
Where can I watch Dhurandhar in Canada?
The film is available to stream on Netflix, which is accessible in Canada.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhurandhar
    Supports: Film title, year, language, director, producers, production companies, ensemble cast, and premise.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/dhurandhar
    Supports: Synopsis, streaming availability on Netflix, and streaming release date.
  3. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/82156122
    Supports: Streaming availability, synopsis, and cast list.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33014583/
    Supports: Film identification and principal cast.
  5. Hindustan Times — https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/dhurandhar-review-aditya-dhar-lengthy-loaded-spy-drama-anchored-by-ranveer-singh-akshaye-khanna-r-madhavan-sanjay-dutt-101764926015126.html
    Supports: Cast names and plot framing.