Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Dhurandhar: Ranveer Singh's Thriller Explores Pakistan's ISI Mindset; Vicky Kaushal's Absence Raises Questions
Dhurandhar is a new movie by Aditya Dhar.
It's about how Pakistan's intelligence agency, ISI, thinks about their long conflict with India.
Ranveer Singh plays a spy trying to understand this mindset.
The movie isn't about real events, but it uses true history to show how ISI officers might think and act.
Meanwhile, people are wondering why Vicky Kaushal, who worked with Aditya Dhar before, isn't promoting the movie.
Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar' is an upcoming action thriller exploring Pakistan's ISI mindset
The film traces the intellectual lineage of the 'thousand cuts' strategy from Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's speeches
Ranveer Singh plays a hardened operative navigating a world shaped by Pakistan's intelligence decisions
The film features an ensemble cast including Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, and Arjun Rampal
Vicky Kaushal's absence from promoting Dhurandhar raises speculation about a rift with director Aditya Dhar
- Who
- Aditya Dhar, Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, and Vicky Kaushal
- What
- The release of the trailer for the upcoming film 'Dhurandhar' and speculation about Vicky Kaushal's absence
- When
- November 18, 2025 (trailer release); December 5, 2025 (movie release)
- Where
- Theaters and social media platforms
- Why
- To explore the mindset of Pakistan's ISI and their long-standing conflict with India; to speculate about the absence of Vicky Kaushal from promotions
Indian Perspective
Pakistani ISI Perspective
Conflict Interpretation
Indian Perspective
See it as a result of Pakistan's actions
Pakistani ISI Perspective
Believe it's a long-standing struggle for survival
- Genre
- Action Thriller
- Director
- Aditya Dhar
- Producers
- Jio Studios, B-62 Studios
- Release Date
- December 5, 2025
- Ranveer Singh's Fee
- Rs 50 crore
- Inspiration
- Operation Lyari, Pakistan's crackdown on gangs
Sources
'Dhurandhar': Ranveer Singh becomes the highest-paid actor of Aditya Dhar's film, charges Rs 50 crore- Report
Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar': How Ranveer Singh's new film goes beyond staging a cross-border conflict
Arjun Rampal Dodges Question On Graphic Torture Scene In Dhurandhar Trailer, Know Why
Arjun Rampal Refuses To React To His Brutal Torture Scene In Dhurandhar Trailer: "Uske Baare Mein Baat Nahi Karunga"
Vicky Kaushal Beefing With Uri Director Aditya Dhar After The Immortal Ashwatthama Got Shelved? Netizens Are Sus
Inside Operation Lyari, Pakistan’s crackdown on gangs, which inspired Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar'
Dhurandhar Trailer Review: All you need to know about Ranveer Singh and Sara Arjun's movie [Video]
