Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026) Review: Bigger, Bloodier And Deeply Divisive

This Dhurandhar: The Revenge review starts with a warning: the film is huge, violent and split critics sharply. Aditya Dhar returns to direct the sequel to 2025's Dhurandhar, and he turns everything up, from scale to running time. Whether that suits you depends on your appetite for relentless action.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge Review: The Story So Far (No Spoilers)

The plot picks up with Jaskirat Singh Rangi, who now works under the alias Hamza Ali Mazari. His undercover operation inside Pakistan's criminal world takes him further into Karachi's underworld. His goal is to claim the feared title of "Sher-e-Baloch".

That ambition comes with a price. Loyalty is fragile in this world, and betrayal can come from anywhere. The central question is simple and effective: can he survive long enough to finish what he started?

This is an action and crime story at heart, built on the old tension of a man living a double life. If you have seen the first film, you will settle in faster. Newcomers can follow the basics, but the sequel clearly rewards prior knowledge. You can browse more titles in our Action movie reviews section.

What Works in Dhurandhar: The Revenge

The biggest strength is sheer scale. Critics who liked the film pointed to the production size and the action set pieces. The film looks expensive and moves with confidence.

It also commits to its tone. IGN described it as bigger, longer and just as vicious as before, and that fits. Dhar does not flinch from brutality, and fans of hard-edged crime cinema will find plenty to chew on.

The undercover hook still works. Watching a man balance two identities gives the long runtime a spine, even when the plot sprawls.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge Cast and Performances

The Dhurandhar cast is led by Ranveer Singh as Hamza Ali Mazari, also known as Jaskirat Singh Rangi. His performance is the most consistently praised element, even among reviewers who disliked the film overall.

The supporting players include:

• Sanjay Dutt as S.P. Choudhary Aslam

• Arjun Rampal as Major Iqbal

• R. Madhavan as Ajay Sanyal

• Akshaye Khanna as Rehman Dakait, who appears in flashback scenes

• Sara Arjun as Yalina Jamali

This is a stacked ensemble, and the casting gives the underworld a lived-in feel. Singh carries the film, though, and the others orbit him.

Where Dhurandhar: The Revenge Stumbles

The length is the first obstacle. At around 235 minutes by IMDb's count (other sources list slightly shorter cuts), it asks a lot of viewers. Several critics felt the story could have been tighter.

The violence is the second. The New York Times suggested the film may further desensitise audiences, and IGN noted less artistry behind the carnage. If graphic brutality wears you down, this will be a tough sit.

Then there is the politics. Reviewers have called out the film's political slant, and reception reflects that. Reviews from Indian outlets were largely positive, while international critics were mostly negative. The Rotten Tomatoes critics score sits around the high 30s to low 40s percent, while the audience score is 95%.

Is Dhurandhar: The Revenge Worth Watching?

Yes, if you want a big, loud, uncompromising Hindi action thriller and can handle the length and the violence. Audience response has been far warmer than critical response, and IMDb scores reported in the press have ranged from 8.2 to 8.6.

If you are sensitive to graphic content or wary of overt political messaging, think twice. This is a film that knows its audience and does not try to win over everyone.

For readers who like the genre, our Crime movie reviews offer other options. For a very different but also divisive pick, see our take on Hope (2026). You can check cast and crew details on IMDb.

Who Will Enjoy Dhurandhar: The Revenge

• Fans of the first Dhurandhar who want a larger, harder-hitting follow-up

• Viewers who love Ranveer Singh and ensemble-driven Indian action cinema

• Audiences who enjoy long, violent undercover crime sagas and accept their politics