Dhurandhar: Dhruv Rathee Calls Out Ranveer Singh-Aditya Dhar’s High-Octane Trailer; Says 'His Lust For Money Is So Unhinged...'

Dhurandhar Trailer: The trailer of Aditya Dhar’s latest spy thriller, Dhurandhar, has become the centre of a heated discussion online. While many viewers are excited by its dark, intense action, others have criticised the graphic nature of its visuals. Creator and commentator Dhruv Rathee shared his reaction on Twitter, calling the trailer disturbing and even comparing its violent moments to ISIS beheading videos. Dhurandhar stars Ranveer Singh in lead roles and also features Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna and Sara Arjun in pivotal roles.

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee accused Aditya Dhar of ‘crossing the line’ and warned that such scenes could desensitise young audiences. Rathee also questioned the Censor Board’s stance. His post read, “ Aditya Dhar has truly crossed a limit of cheapness in Bollywood. The extreme violence, gore and torture  shown in his latest film trailer is the equivalent of watching ISIS beheadings and calling it “entertainment”. His lust for money is so unhinged that he is willingly poisoning the minds of the young generation, desensitizing them to gore and glorifying unimaginable torture. This is the chance for Censor Board to show if have a bigger problem with people kissing or watching someone get skinned alive.: Scenes showing Arjun Rampal skinning someone alive and Akshaye Khanna beating a person with a stone have especially upset some viewers, who believe the brutality is unnecessary and excessive.

Dhruv Rathee's X Post On Dhurandhar Movie's Trailer

Fans Reaction To Dhurandhar Movie’s Trailer

Despite the backlash, a large number of fans are praising the trailer for its unapologetically dark tone. They feel the boldness adds to the excitement and are urging the Censor Board not to tone down the film’s intensity. Ranveer Singh, who returns to the big screen after Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023), has also received strong praise for his fierce look and presence. The trailer opens with Arjun Rampal as Major Iqbal of the ISI, before shifting focus to Ranveer’s character. With its powerful background score and relentless pace, the video suggests that Dhurandhar is not meant for the faint-hearted. Glimpses of R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna and young actor Sara Arjun build further curiosity around the film.

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Dhurandhar: Know Release Date, Plot And Character Details 

Dhurandhar is scheduled to release in cinemas on 5th December 2025. Reports suggest the story may be told in two parts, with Part 2 expected in summer 2026, although the makers have not confirmed this. The film features an impressive cast which include Ranveer Singh as ‘The Wrath of God’, R. Madhavan appears as ‘The Charioteer of Karma, Indian Intelligence Ajay Sanyal’, Sanjay Dutt plays ‘The Jinn, SP Chaudhary Aslam’, Akshaye Khanna takes on the role of ‘The Apex Predator, Rehman Dakait’, and Arjun Rampal stars as ‘The Angel of Death, Major Iqbal, ISI’. Sara Arjun appears as Ranveer’s love interest. The film is written, directed and co-produced by Aditya Dhar, known for URI: The Surgical Strike, Article 370 and Dhoom Dhaam.

Meanwhile, made under the banners of Jio Studios and B62 Studios, and produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Aditya Dhar and Lokesh Dhar, Dhurandhar reportedly carries an estimated budget of Rs 280 crore, though this figure has not been officially confirmed. The story is said to be inspired by true events linked to Indian intelligence (RAW) and aims to present the true story of unknown men. With the trailer already trending and debates refusing to settle, Dhurandhar is likely to remain one of the most talked-about releases of the season.