Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026) Movie Review: Courage, Fuel, Revenge

🎬Dhurandhar: The Revenge Movie Director

Dhurandhar 2 comes from the talented Aditya Dhar, a National Award winner known for his work on Uri: The Surgical Strike. His filmography includes notable projects like Dhoop (Short Film) (2009), Aakrosh (Only Dialogues) (2010), Tez (Only Dialogues) (2012), and of course, Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019). He’s also involved in upcoming films like Article 370, Dhoom Dham (Writer, Producer) (2025), Baramulla (Writer, Producer) (2025), and the original Dhurandhar (2025).

This film can definitely be seen as a sequel to his Dhurandhar, and honestly, there’s no end to the accolades for his direction. He’s set a benchmark in the Hindi film industry for narrating a story in such a fresh, chapter-wise format. It’s a storytelling approach that hasn’t been seen in any film before. His direction has a distinctly Hollywood flair, showcasing his mastery across all aspects of filmmaking.

He’s an exceptional director and a remarkably skilled actor. The way he presented the story was fresh and engaging, capturing the audience’s attention from start to finish. The film consistently maintained its action thriller vibe. He flawlessly synchronized all the shots with a haunting background score, enhancing the impact of the climax. While the film’s pace is somewhat slow, it’s easy to overlook.

He presented fresh ideas with his distinctive flair and truly met the audience’s expectations and feelings. The story, screenplay, and dialogue he crafted for this film are compelling and original, with his activism evident in every facet of the work.There are moments where his skills really shine through, like

• Jaskirat Singh Rangi vs. MLA Sukhwinder Singh Family—Intense and Thrilling Action Sequences
• The scene between Arshad Pappu and Hamza/Uzair is incredibly intense and brutal.
• Hamza Ali and Jassi Wala had that intense moment in the washroom.
• Dawood Ibrahim takes on Major Iqbal, Hamza Ali, and Jamali in a showdown that promises to be intense.
• The emotional bathroom scene between Mohammad Alam and Hamza Ali is truly a tear-jerker.
• Humza Ali versus Javed Khanani: The Murder Scene
• Humza Ali takes on Major Iqbal.
• Yalina and Hamza Ali’s scene was truly captivating, especially the emotional moments that unfolded. It was a powerful display of their characters’ depth and connection.

📝Dhurandhar 2 Screenplay and Dialogues

Dhurandhar: the revenge Story

Aditya Dhar has crafted the narrative of Dhurandhar: The Revenge with outstanding skill. The film weaves in numerous incidents tied to terrorism and attacks from India, reflecting the reality that unfolded annually before 2014. It effectively sheds light on the precarious existence of an Indian agent, illustrating the lengths to which he goes to protect his nation. Through this character, Dhar unveils many hidden truths about the scandals involving India’s politicians and Pakistan, revealing the latter in a striking manner.

• Dispatching terrorists to India.
• Our politicians are united as well.
• The slaughterhouses in Uttar Pradesh served as a front for money laundering activities.
• Demonetization was implemented to curb the funding of terrorism.
• The Mysterious Figure in Pakistan
• Deploying ISI agents to India.
• The Army and the Intelligence Bureau are always on guard, ensuring the safety of Indians in every possible manner.
• The BJP government is consistently safeguarding the nation against terrorist threats.
• Atiq Ahmed is definitely living up to his reputation as a mafia figure.
• The ongoing drug issue in Punjab remains a pressing concern.
• Transferring fake money to India via Nepal.

Screenplay

The screenplay crafted by Aditya Dhar, Ojas Gautam, and Shivkumar V Panicker has its flaws; certain scenes drag on longer than necessary, which detracts from the overall strength of the film. However, these missteps can be overlooked, maintaining the audience’s engagement. The film maintains a brisk pace throughout, and the concluding scenes are exceptionally well-written.

Dialogues

Aditya Dhar has crafted the dialogues exceptionally. There’s a heavy dose of sarcasm woven throughout, and some lines carry double meanings, which fit perfectly with the story’s needs. The use of the Punjabi language, including some colorful expressions, adds to the authenticity. Certain dialogues have gained quite a bit of popularity, like…

• Badla lena asaan nahi hota, dard ko haunsale ka indhan chahiye hota hai badla lene ke liye, aur woh indhan har ek mein nahi hota.
• Ghayal hun isliye ghatak hun.
• hamare peshe mein sabse ghatak auzaar hai- nazar aur sabr, dono ki dhaar hamesha tej rakhna.
• Babbar sher- pure jungle par raaz karta hai.
• jahan dard hai wahan mard hai
• haunsala, indhan, badla
• Ab Bigadane ka waqt aa gaya hai.
• Pakistan ka Mustakbil hindustan tay karega
• Kaun hai sabse bada dhurandhar

🎥Dhurandhar: The Revenge Cinematography

Vikash Naulakha’s cinematography is absolutely stunning, capturing every emotion of the story with incredible detail. The motion is expertly utilized through various camera angles and low-angle shots. Some of the aerial views are simply breathtaking. The lighting and color contrast align perfectly with the film’s tone and theme, enhancing the narrative beautifully. The framing and design of the scenes are not only attractive but also rich in meaning.

✂️Dhurandhar 2 Editing

The editing handled by Shivkumar V Panicker, is tight and precise, ensuring the story remains engaging throughout. Despite the film’s lengthy runtime, the seamless flow keeps it from feeling tedious at any point. The editing enhances the clarity and comprehension of the film’s narrative.

💥Dhurandhar 2 Action and Visual Effects

Action

The action and stunts featuring Ajaz Gulab, Si Young Oo, Yannick Ben, and Ramzan Balut in The Revenge stand out as the film’s greatest strength. The intense confrontation between Jaskirat Singh Rangi and MLA Sukhwinder Singh’s family is depicted with a raw, dangerous energy. The clash between Arshad Pappu and Hamza/Uzair is another violent highlight that captivates. Additionally, the climactic action sequence between Humza Ali and Major Iqbal is executed brilliantly, elevating the film to new heights.

Visual Effects

The visual effects are incredibly rich and vibrant, providing a unique experience that sets this film apart from others.

🏰Dhurandhar: The Revenge Production Design

Set Design

The production design crafted by Saini S Johre, is nothing short of impressive. The sets of LyariTown are designed with such realism and detail that they truly immerse the audience in the story’s atmosphere. The film’s design beautifully reflects the past and its cultural subtleties. The varied colors and visuals align seamlessly with the narrative. Overall, the production design evokes a unique and captivating vibe.

👗Dhurandhar: The Revenge Costume Design

The costume design crafted by Smriti Chauhan, truly stands out. The Pakistani designs beautifully capture the essence and emotions of the remarkable Hamza. Her costumes reflect the vibrant colors and traditions of the local Lari town. The visual appeal of the costume design is undeniable. The film’s grading complements the story, highlighting the transformation effectively.

🎶Dhurandhar: The Revenge Background Score and Sound Design

Background Score

The background score crafted by Shashwat Sachdev, truly elevates the film. It powerfully enhances the mood of the story, allowing the audience to experience the film in a fresh light. The sound effects are particularly striking, making both the action and emotional drama scenes resonate even more.

🎼Sound Design

The Sound design crafted by Bishwadeep Chatterjee, perfectly complements the film’s visuals and stands out as something truly distinctive.

🎶Dhurandhar: The Revenge Music/Song

The music composed by Shashwat Sachdev, is truly melodious and captivating. Each piece he creates stands out in its own way. Tracks like Aari Aari, Main aur Tu, Destiny-Mann Atkeya, Jaan se Gujarte hain and Jaiye Sajna have all turned out exceptionally well. Every song was effectively utilized as a background score in the film.

⭐Dhurandhar: The Revenge Rating

⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2

🔥Climax

The climax is incredibly impactful and striking. I’ve never encountered such a conclusion in any film before; it feels refreshingly unique. It truly evokes deep emotions and brings tears to the eyes.

🎯Conclusion/Verdict

👍Strengths

• Featuring Ranveer Singh in the main role.
• Outstanding background music.
• Stunning Visuals
• Risky moves and daring feats

❌Flaws

• Decent Script (But Overlooked)
• The duration of certain scenes

❓Quiz

“What part thrilled you the most—the stunts, the action, or the suspense?”

Who is this movie intended for?

Dhurandhar: The Revenge caters to those who revel in thrilling stunts, intense action, and a good dose of violence in their films.

💰Dhurandhar 2 Box Office Collection Worldwide .

The film kicked off with a worldwide collection of Rs 190.7 crore, while the India box office brought in Rs 118 crore. On opening day, it raked in Rs 75 crore, and the paid previews contributed Rs 43 crore. Overall, it made Rs 70 crore on its first day alone.

💎Chapter Style Storytelling.

• A Burnt Memory
• Lucifer
• Ghosts from the Past
• Trial by Fire
• Unknown Men
• Revenge
• Final chapter

🎪Nostalgic tunes from classic films play softly in the background, bringing back old memories.

• Dil Par Zakhm Khaate Hai—This gem made its debut in the movie Jeet back in 1996, showcasing the talent of Tabu.
• Hum Pyaar Karne Wale—This track made its debut in the movie Dil (1990), featuring Aamir Khan and Madhuri Dixit.
• Kabhi Bekasi ne maara—This film hit the screens in Alag-Alag (1985), featuring the iconic Rajesh Khanna in this song.
• Didi Didi—This Arabic song was crafted by Khalid.
• Baazigar O Baazigar—This track made its debut in the movie Baazigar (1993), starring the iconic duo Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol.
• Tamma Tamma Loge—This track made its debut in the film Thanedaar (1990), showcasing the talents of Sanjay Dutt and Madhuri Dixit.
• Rasputin—An English track that dropped in 1979, performed by Boney M.
• Oye Oye—This track made its debut in the movie Tridev (1989), featuring Naseeruddin Shah and Sonam.

✅CBFC

Dhurandhar The Revenge film got an ‘A’ certificate from the CBFC, but the Enquiry Committee (EC) requested 21 cuts and changes.

Initially, there was a request for individuals to refrain from using harmful language and to modify certain offensive terms. However, the cut list did not address these problematic words. Instead, an alternative term was introduced that lacked derogatory connotations. In a couple of instances, a name was altered, possibly to an invented one, while another term was omitted.

In terms of visual edits, the scene where the hammer strikes the head was trimmed by two seconds. A brutal moment involving someone being struck with cement blocks was reduced by four seconds. There was also a recommendation to cut the four seconds of graphics depicting the eye break. Additionally, the footage of beheading and kicking was shortened by 24 seconds.

The Election Commission requested corrections in two areas: one pertained to a historical event (only in the subtitles), and the other involved the name of a city.

Furthermore, the directors were requested to include a distinct statement regarding drugs, which stated, “This film contains disturbing content, and audiences should exercise their discretion.” The chapter titles were provided in Hindi as well. For sequences featuring animals, the AWBI (Animal Welfare Board of India) certificate was provided. At last, they delivered an official letter granting permission to incorporate news footage and references to the Prime Minister in the film.

The CBFC ended up cutting 94 seconds, which is 1 minute and 34 seconds, from the tape. Following these changes, The Revenge was granted a censor certificate. The certificate states that the film has a runtime of 229.06 minutes. Dhurandhar Badla has a runtime of 3 hours, 49 minutes, and 6 seconds.

The initial phase of Dhurandhar took 214.01 minutes to complete. Well, the sequel clocks in at just 15 minutes.

🌍Social Message

Do we really need to depict this degree of violence in movies? What can we take away from a film that is packed with violent scenes, where some moments really showcase a lot of brutality? It’s entertaining, but will the film really succeed by relying on violence and vandalism? In certain moments of the film, the depiction of stabbing is quite explicit, which raises concerns about the impact of such graphic violence on viewers, especially younger audiences. I see the point that CBFC has issued an A certificate for the film, but let’s be real—these days, every movie hits OTT platforms after its theatrical run, making it super easy for anyone, including those under 18, to watch or download it.

What can you do to put an end to such violence? India is our homeland, not a Western society where violence is just considered a form of entertainment. In this context, cinema reflects our society, making it crucial for films to avoid violent and barbaric content whenever they can. “These are my individual thoughts.”

💬 Comment

❓Do you believe that films depicting violence in such a brutal way should even be produced?

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