Dhurandhar: The Revenge

“Ranveer Singh keeps us looking, all through the plodding first half of Aditya Dhar film, and in the slightly-more speeded up post-interval section, but you miss Akshaye Khanna's stylish Rehman Dakait.”

“...lives up to its colossal hype and emerges as a long yet thoroughly entertaining and satisfying cinematic ride.”

“If you are willing to spare four hours of your day on a spy action thriller, this is a film that will surprise, shock and overwhelm you with its nervous energy. Despite its A rating and extremely violent portrayal of events, there is nothing that will stop this film from becoming one of the biggest blockbusters of the year.”

“Don't let the runtime deter you, Dhurandhar The Revenge is a cinematic experience worth investing in. Ranveer Singh proves yet again why he's considered one of the finest actors of his generation, with exceptional range that seamlessly transitions from vulnerability to intensity.”

“Dhurandhar The Revenge falls short of the original's tight storytelling, making the sequel feel visually grand but emotionally less impactful overall. Despite its scale and ambition, Dhurandhar 2 feels slightly weaker in comparison to the original film.”

“Dhurandhar: The Revenge is loud, political, and deeply character-driven, refusing to play safe at any point. Ranveer Singh leads a film that knows exactly the impact it wants to leave behind.”

“The few narrative shortcomings aside, "Dhurandhar: The Revenge" offers more in terms of character development and features one of Ranveer Singh's finest performances”

“Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues to exhibit a strong command over its craft. I liked how an action sequence opened with a minimalistic image of just two innocuous grenades flying before blasting off in fiery fury.”

“What I disliked in Dhurandhar, I disliked even more in this one. None of what I liked was carried forward here. And the propaganda that was subtle and annoying, is now blatant and amusing.”

“The second part of the Aditya Dhar directorial is an out-and-out Ranveer Singh show.”

“The sequel to Bollywood's biggest hit, the violent spy saga Dhurandhar: The Revenge is a naked piece of political propaganda that lacks the momentum of its predecessor.”

“'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' is a paradox. It's a brilliantly executed spy thriller with top-tier action, compelling moments, and undeniable cinematic ambition. But it's also a film that leans heavily into propaganda, using real-world pain and political sentiment to amplify its impact.”

“Aditya Dhar's bloated spy sequel centring Ranveer Singh is more jingoist than thou, with its considerable runtime stretching beyond four hours undermining its narrative impact.”

“Aditya Dhar's direction is excellent. He has narrated the drama in such a fascinating manner that the viewers will feel not just entertained but also enlightened. The last around half an hour of the drama — which is pretty much the climax — is outstanding and keeps the audience at the edge of their seats.”

“Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh deliver an absolute cinema with a few flaws that one can choose to overlook. Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge packs a punch with its action, performances, direction and twists. However, the pace, runtime, and BGM could do better.”

“Ranveer Singh's soul-baring act is worth every minute of the film. Dhurandhar: The Revenge is a visually striking, action-heavy film that delivers an engaging cinematic experience.”

“Overall, both films remain highly engaging and gripping, offering an experience viewers would definitely want to be a part of.”

“Pakistani politics, which was at the heart of Part 1, becomes a minor plot point; Lyari is largely forgotten. Narendra Modi's elevation to Prime Minister and demonetisation take centrestage instead.”

“In my opinion, the real mastery of Aditya Dhar lies in his ability to utilize the gore-filled, technically superior craft elements, which makes people overlook the problematic aspects. Vivek Agnihotri and Vipul Shah should attend his filmmaking classes.”

“Dhurandhar: The Revenge suffers terribly from Akshaye Khanna's absence and makes the same mistake as Game of Thrones by killing its juiciest characters too soon. Though Aditya Dhar is a skilled filmmaker, the film's 229-minute runtime, indulgent filmmaking and contrived plotting increasingly begins to feel reverse-engineered as it plods towards the end.”

“Not just Ranveer Singh; R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Rakesh Bedi's performances were absolutely mind-blowing!”

“As it turns out, the sequel attempts to outdo the original in volume and venom, perhaps at the expense of the original's narrative weight. In the end, riding on Ranveer's leonine performance, Dhurandhar 2 roars, but in its deafening cocktail of patriotism and propaganda, it forgets the quiet cost of humanity, leaving little space for reflection.”