Ranveer Singh returns to the big screen after over two years with Dhurandhar, playing a spy named Hamza. His character is sent to infiltrate Pakistani gangs, destroy terrorism at its core, and relay intelligence to India about future attacks. Ranveer delivers a nuanced performance, exposing both the strength and vulnerabilities of a spy.
Dhurandhar ending
With a runtime of 3 hours and 34 minutes, Aditya Dhar’s directorial stumbles with its pace. However, the climax becomes gripping as Ranveer’s character completes his first major mission by eliminating Rahman Dakkait, played by Akshaye Khanna. Operation Dhurandhar is based on Operation Lyari, which was initiated following the Kandahar hijack and the Parliament attack in the early 2000s.
Throughout the film, Ranveer as Hamza gains Rahman Dakkait’s trust and eventually becomes his right hand. However, he later collaborates with Sanjay Dutt’s SP Choudhary Aslam and Rakesh Bedi’s Jamil to eliminate Rahman. They corner him in an isolated area outside the city and kill him after an intense action sequence. Ranveer then takes Rahman to the hospital, pretending to attempt to save him in order to gain public sympathy.
Before carrying out this plan, he confides in his partner Yaalina (Sara Arjun) about his ambition to rule Karachi, saying that eliminating Rahman is only his first step.
After Rahman is declared dead, a bloodstained Hamza returns home to Yaalina and breaks down in front of her. He begs her for food, and she feeds him as he cries inconsolably, reflecting the turmoil within.
Later that night, as Yaalina sleeps, Hamza wakes up and opens his secret diary—given to him by another Indian spy, played by Gaurav Gera. He uses invisible ink to reveal hidden text on one of the pages. It reads “Rahman Dakkait.” He strikes out the name, indicating his mission is complete. He then flips to the next page and drops liquid to reveal more text. The page contains several high-profile names, including ISI’s Major Iqbal. It’s hinted that they are his next targets, and he must eliminate them one by one. This narrative will unfold in Part 2, releasing March 19, 2026.
Who is Hamza?
Hamza is assigned by the Indian government to infiltrate Pakistani terror outfits and uncover their secrets. He is part of a mission called Operation Dhurandhar. The film opens with the conclusion of the Kandahar hijack negotiation. R. Madhavan plays the Intelligence Bureau chief, his look clearly inspired by former National Security Advisor and spymaster Ajit Doval. Disappointed with the negotiation’s outcome, he proposes a long-term plan to prevent such incidents. His suggestion is ignored—until the 2001 Parliament attack forces the government to take action, leading to the inception of Operation Dhurandhar (known as Operation Lyari in real life).
Ranveer Singh plays the spy sent to Pakistan. He takes on the identity of Hamza Ali Mazari, though little is revealed about his real past apart from his unwavering dedication to his country. His mission is to infiltrate gangster networks and send intelligence back to India to prevent major attacks. However, he fails to stop 26/11 despite warning India about an attack initially planned for early October 2008. The Mumbai terror attack leaves him traumatized and strengthens his resolve to dismantle terror groups in Pakistan.
Madhavan’s character also explains how spies are chosen: they are often individuals serving life sentences, awaiting the death penalty, or people with no purpose left in life.
Dhurandhar 2 release date
The release date for Dhurandhar 2 has finally been announced. The second instalment of Ranveer Singh’s action thriller will hit theatres on March 19, 2026. Viewers won’t have to wait long to see the story continue, and the makers have already built strong buzz with twists, revelations, and high-tension moments.
