Dhurandhar
The brief
Aditya Dhar stretches his undercover thriller to an almost punishing 3.5 hours, but Ranveer Singh's restrained performance as the deep-cover operative keeps you locked in through every tense moment in Karachi's criminal maze. The film builds paranoia slowly, letting you feel the constant weight of maintaining a false identity while Singh navigates increasingly dangerous territory with genuine anxiety written across his face. Sanjay Dutt anchors the criminal side with the kind of lived-in menace that makes every scene feel like it could explode, while the supporting cast creates a web of shifting loyalties that keeps you guessing. Perfect for anyone who loved Raazi or The Night Manager and doesn't mind committing to an epic runtime for a properly slow-burn spy story.
The verdict
If you love methodical spy thrillers like Raazi and have the patience for a 3.5-hour slow burn, this delivers exceptional tension through Ranveer Singh's career-best restrained performance and Sanjay Dutt's menacing presence. If you need tight pacing or can't commit to an epic runtime, this deliberate paranoia-builder will test your endurance despite its quality craft.
Watch with
- 👥 Spy thriller fans who appreciate methodical pacing
- ⚠️ Those seeking quick entertainment should skip
Heads up
- Criminal violence and underworld brutality (frequent)
- Intense psychological pressure and paranoia (moderate)
- Gun violence and organized crime activity (frequent)
Credits
- Director
- Aditya Dhar
- Cast
- Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi
Official synopsis
In the early 2000s, an Indian undercover operative infiltrates Karachi's underworld, breaking into its inner
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Pair this with Infiltrate (2026)
Both films explore undercover operations and the psychological toll of infiltration.
Total runtime: 3h 32m + 1h 33m = 5h 5m
