Dhurandhar The Revenge- Movie Review- Hindi (2026)

Movie: Dhurandhar: The Revenge — 2026

Director: Aditya Dhar
Production: Aditya Dhar, Lokesh Dhar & Desh

Cast: Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Danish, Manav Gohil, Arjun Rampal & Others

Music: Shashwat Sachdev

Release Date: 19/03/2026

Language: Hindi

Genre: Spy Thriller / Action Drama

Rating: A

 3/5

Good Sequel, But One That Chooses Glorification Over Realism

01. What's Dhurandhar: The Revenge up to?

If the first film was about Hamza infiltrating Pakistan's criminal and political ecosystem, the sequel focuses on two things: his past and his revenge.

The film explores Jaskirat Singh's life before becoming Hamza — his family in Pathankot, his dreams, his transformation into a criminal despite preparing for a life of service, and the personal tragedies that shaped him. Alongside this emotional thread runs the larger mission of eliminating the remaining terror networks and settling unfinished scores.

The scale is significantly bigger than Part 1. The violence is more graphic, the action more exaggerated, and Hamza's character is elevated almost to mythical proportions.

The problem is that the film often feels more interested in glorifying its protagonist than exploring him.

02. Is It Better Than Part 1?

Not really.

But it isn't a disappointment either.

My immediate reaction was mixed. The opening portions dealing with Jaskirat's family and childhood are genuinely moving. They add emotional context to a character who previously felt like a mission-oriented machine.

However, once the film returns to its revenge narrative, it starts drowning itself in violence and larger-than-life hero moments.

Did it meet expectations?

Partly.

Those who loved the first film will most likely enjoy this one too. The scale is bigger, the action louder, and the stakes higher.

One honest line:It may not surpass Part 1, but it doesn't damage the franchise either.

03. What Clicks?

Performances

Ranveer Singh once again carries the film with remarkable conviction. Whether portraying vulnerability in the flashback portions or brutality in the revenge track, he remains completely committed.

Music

This is where the sequel genuinely improves.

The use of classic songs and remixes works wonderfully. Tracks like Oye Oye, Hum Pyaar Karne Wale, Didi, along with originals such as Guzarte and the emotional climax number Phirse, provide some of the film's strongest moments.

The soundtrack consistently elevates scenes that otherwise might have felt repetitive.

Emotional Moments

The family portions during the first half are among the film's best stretches. They finally humanize Hamza and give audiences a reason to emotionally invest in his journey.

Action & Scale

The sequel undoubtedly delivers on spectacle. The action sequences are bigger, louder, and more ambitious than before.

Technical Aspects

Strong cinematography.

Effective production values.

Decent screenplay despite some pacing issues.

04. What Went Wrong?

The biggest issue remains the same:

Violence and fiction.

Part 1 balanced realism and cinematic liberty reasonably well. Part 2 pushes much further into fantasy territory.

The director seems to have only one objective: show Hamza eliminating every enemy in increasingly grand ways.

As a result:

The violence becomes repetitive.

The hero elevations become excessive.

Realism takes a back seat.

The emotional core established early on gradually gets overshadowed by spectacle.

The sequel occasionally feels less like a spy thriller and more like a superhero revenge film.

05. Finally?

Does it justify its existence?

Partly.

Viewed independently, it's a solid action film. But as a continuation of Dhurandhar, it struggles to match the intrigue and freshness of the original.

At the same time, it never becomes bad enough to dismiss. The performances, music, and emotional backstory keep it engaging.

Theatre or OTT?Theatre — especially for the action sequences and larger-than-life set pieces.

Who should watch it?Anyone who enjoyed Part 1.

Who should skip it?Viewers expecting a grounded, realistic espionage thriller.

Final Line

A worthy continuation that entertains, but one that occasionally forgets why the original worked in the first place.