Dhurandhar

This episode, we switch gears completely and review Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar (Uri: The Surgical Strike).

With a massive cast including Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Sara Arjun, Dhurandhar is a sprawling, intense, and brutally violent political thriller loosely inspired by real events.

In this episode, Sravan and Tarun discuss:

• Whether a 3.5-hour runtime is justified
• Ranveer Singh’s performance vs his real-life persona
• Why the film is technically excellent but emotionally draining
• Comparisons to Chhaava and Animal
• The violence, pacing, rewatch value, and chapter-based structure
• Why this works as cinema, but not as comfort viewing

This is one of the better-made films of the year, even if it’s not one you’ll rush to rewatch.

Let us know what you thought — did Dhurandhar live up to the hype?

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-gxdwcxGWDE

🕒 Timestamps

00:24 – Welcome to Paisa Vasool + Dhurandhar intro

01:09 – Aditya Dhar after Uri + cast overview

01:45 – Akshaye Khanna appreciation

02:30 – Supporting cast: Sanjay Dutt, Madhavan, Arjun Rampal

03:08 – Budget, box office & reception

03:48 – “Loosely based on true events” discussion

04:17 – Initial reactions: intense but well made

05:05 – Structure, chapters & technical execution

05:33 – Acting performances across the cast

06:01 – Violence & brutality warning

06:23 – Comparisons to Chhaava

06:57 – Rewatch value discussion

07:22 – Sequel confirmation

07:39 – Ranveer Singh performance breakdown

08:33 – Career comparison & recent films

09:06 – Violence vs Animal

09:45 – Pakistan setting & Thailand shoot

10:20 – Language & authenticity discussion

10:44 – Runtime & pacing issues

11:05 – First half vs second half

11:24 – Final recommendation

11:49 – OTT viewing potential

12:11 – Chapter format & series idea

12:44 – Year-end plans & future episodes

13:16 – Where to find Paisa Vasool

13:52 – Why good films sometimes spark less debate

14:14 – Historical accuracy disclaimer

14:30 – Comparison to Raazi

15:05 – Final thoughts & wrap-up

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