Jio Studios & B62 Studios unleash Dhurandhar trailer with Powerhouse Ranveer Singh headlining Aditya Dhar’s all-star action-thriller
OUR VERDICT OF THE TRAILER: Raw, Gritty and all Guns Blazing it’s simply mindblowing – Our eyes and hearts are set on two most powerful performances – Ranveer Singh in his most fiery avatar yet and Akshaye Khanna! Both of whom are acing in their avatars and making it one adrenaline pumped movie to watch out for and not just for the action sequences! Also R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt and Arjun Rampal are looking top-notch in their roles and set to bring their A-game as always!
Jio Studios and B62 Studios unveiled the explosive trailer of the most anticipated DHURANDHAR, an action-thriller event set to redefine Indian cinema. Based on the incredible true-life events, and tipped as the biggest and boldest release to close out 2025, the film is a pulse-pounding look into the high-stakes world of covert operatives, where every decision is a matter of life and death, and the battle for the nation is fought in the shadows.
National Award-winning director Aditya Dhar, the director of Uri: The Surgical Strike, brings an epic saga commanding an unparalleled cast, headlined by Ranveer Singh in his deadliest avatar yet, alongside an ensemble of cinematic heavyweights: Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal, with a compelling debut by Sara Arjun. The Dhurandhar trailer is a declaration of war — a relentless 4:10-minute glimpse into a narrative where the lines between hero and operative are violently blurred.
Director Aditya Dhar (The Creator) on the film’s genesis: “Dhurandhar isn’t just a film—it’s a raw, visceral truth pulled from a deeply personal core. It is a tribute to the silent architects of our world, the extraordinary men and women whose monumental work never makes the headlines. My lens on ‘national duty’ rejects easy jingoism; it’s about honouring the grit, the pain, and the real sacrifice of service. I am relentlessly drawn to India, a nation of endless, inspiring complexity—its culture, its contradictions, and the profound sense of duty that pulses beneath it all. This project is the most challenging, ambitious, and personal film of my career. It was built on a grand, uncompromising vision, brought to life by the absolute faith of Jyoti Deshpande and Jio Studios and the tireless, dedicated effort from the team at B62 Studios. My deepest gratitude goes out to my entire cast and crew, both Jio Studios and B62 teams, and now, we hand this truth over to the audience.”
Ranveer Singh (The Wrath of God) “We wanted to create a feature presentation that’s at par with any film in the world. Our attempt was to level up in every aspect of the cinematic process to create a film that we as Indians can be proud of. It’s raw, its gritty and is unapologetically Indian. Aditya has pitched it perfectly. It’s an incredible and complex story, with world class technical execution and intense performances. We wanted to make an unapologetically Indian film that gets counted amongst the most elite instalments in this genre worldwide. I believe it is India’s moment to shine on the global stage. And we aim to be at the heart of that moment and that phenomenon whilst honouring and staying true to our roots. It’s been an experience of a lifetime collaborating with Aditya on this courageous endeavour. We are grateful to be partnering with Jyoti at Jio Studios who has flexed her might and left no stone unturned in backing this brave leap in Indian cinema.”
“Aditya has sketched characters that bristle with emotion and intelligence. I play Ajay Sanyal, the voice of strategy, a puppeteer in this high-stakes game. The world we created strikes that perfect, rare cinematic balance of realism and scale. This isn’t traditional heroism; it’s about minimalistic, effective intensity when the consequences are absolute.” – R Madhavan
Arjun Rampal (The Angel of Death) on navigating moral ambiguity: “Every character here is so similar yet so dissimilar. I was fascinated by the idea of a different moral compass—playing Major Iqbal of ISI, a man navigating the absolute grey. The power isn’t always in the volume; sometimes, the strength is in the quietest moments. This is a massive multi-starrer, but the story ensures every single character leaves a scar.”
The Dhurandhar team also offered insights into the roles of their powerful co-stars:
Sanjay Dutt (The Jinn): Dutt’s character S P Chaudhary Aslam, knows the system’s weak points, and he’s the force that exploits them. He is deadly, highly provocative, and completely rooted in the grey. Dutt plays a character who brings cold, controlling intensity to the film’s dark angle.
Akshaye Khanna (Apex Predator): Khanna’s character Rehman Dakait plays the ultimate mastermind whose cunning and sharp intellect are his deadliest weapons. The trailer shows him to be suave, cold, and utterly ruthless.
The film also features rising performer Sara Arjun (The Fresh Infusion) who spoke on her Hindi film debut: “Being part of this saga, surrounded by industry veterans whose work I’ve long admired, has been a blessing I hold very close to my heart. The role I chose was a nuanced one, asking for both strength and emotional depth, and having the chance to bring her to life was an incredibly enriching experience. I feel deeply honoured to have played a role in a story told with such power and heart.”
With its unprecedented cast, uncompromising action, and a narrative driven by duty, sacrifice, and consequence, Dhurandhar is locked, loaded, and ready for release. DHURANDHAR hits cinemas worldwide on December 5, 2025.