R Madhavan Blows Mind In First Look From Dhurandhar, Fans Say 'He's Playing Ajit Doval'

R Madhavan's First Look From Dhurandhar: The first-look poster for Bollywood's upcoming blockbuster, Dhurandhar was revealed a few days before the official trailer. The makers unveiled R Madhavan as 'the charioteer of Karma' alongside a powerful poster on Instagram on Sunday days after Arjun Rampal's fierce look. The actor has obviously transformed for this part, and although it hasn't been verified yet, fans are certain he is playing National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in Aditya Dhar's directorial.

R Madhavan was spotted with a half bald hairdo and a pantsuit, suggesting an intense and mature look. "The Charioteer of Karma. 3 Days To Go #DhurandharTrailer out on 12th November at 12:12 PM. In Cinemas 5th December," read the caption.

 

 

 

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R Madhavan's fans swamped the comment section with heart eyes and fire emojis. Many heaped praises on his unrecognisable look for Dhurandhar. A user wrote, "Indian superhero and pakistan father Ajit Dowal sir." Another user wrote, "Look itself revealed so much." A third user wrote, "In every frame to fame you are just fantastic."

Ranveer Singh wrote - "Maddy supremacy" in the comment section to which R Madhavan replied, "All the love right back at you, brother, can’t wait for the world to see you now." Singh's comment on post has over 300 likes. 

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The makers earlier unveiled Arjun Rampal's character, Angel of Death. The actor was spotted in a dark glasses, a cigar, a long beard, short hair, and a ferocious gaze.

What To Expect From Dhurandhar?

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Aditya Dhar wrote and directed Dhurandhar, which is said to have been inspired by actual occurrences. According to sources, Ranveer Singh plays an undercover spy in a story honoring the bravery of Indian spies in Pakistan, albeit the premise is still unknown. On December 5, 2025, the film, which also stars Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal in significant parts, will be released in theaters.

Ranveer Singh's appearance was revealed in a strong way in the movie's title single. Ranveer's powerful performance is highlighted in the upbeat song, which also establishes the mood for the thrilling performance. The title tune features the actor doing fast-paced gun-related action maneuvers. Sung by Hanumankind, Jasmine Sandlas, Sudhir Yaduvanshi, Shashwat Sachdev, Muhammad Sadiq, and Ranjit Kaur, the song is a daring combination of contemporary hip-hop, Punjabi flavor, and cinematic grit.