The much-awaited trailer of Dhurandhar, featuring Ranveer Singh in one of his most intense roles to date, was launched on 18 November at a grand event held at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai. The launch drew massive fan attention as audiences gathered to witness the first extended look at what is being positioned as one of the biggest action releases of 2025.

The trailer of Dhurandhar was unveiled at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre on 18 November 2025. The event drew significant attention from fans across India, many of whom attended in person to witness the launch by Jio Studios and B62 Studios.

A film inspired by real events

The production team stated that the film is based on “incredible true-life events”, positioning the narrative within the high-pressure world of covert intelligence operations. The storyline focuses on operatives confronting threats that require secrecy, precision, and sacrifice.

Cast and characters

The film brings together an extensive cast:

  • Ranveer Singh leads in a gritty, action-heavy role.
  • Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal appear in central supporting roles.
  • Sara Arjun features in an important performance that adds emotional depth to the story.

Each actor is shown contributing to an atmosphere of tension, duty and conflict.

Aditya Dhar’s vision

Director Aditya Dhar, known for Uri: The Surgical Strike, described Dhurandhar as one of the most challenging and personally significant projects of his career. He referred to the film as a tribute to individuals who quietly shape national security and emphasised that the film avoids simplistic or hyper-nationalistic portrayals, instead focusing on the human cost and complexity of service.

Ranveer Singh on the global ambition

Ranveer Singh stated that the intention behind Dhurandhar was to create a large-scale Indian action film that can stand alongside major international releases. He highlighted the film’s raw, grounded tone and its commitment to Indian identity, calling it “unapologetically Indian” while maintaining world-class execution.

Technical and creative team

The film’s technical team includes:

  • Vikash Nowlakha (cinematography)
  • Shivkumar V. Panicker (editing)
  • Bishwadeep Chatterjee (sound design)
  • Shashwat Sachdev (music composition)
  • Irshad Kamil (lyrics)

International stunt teams were brought in for large-scale action sequences featured prominently in the trailer.

Industry expectations

Industry analysts and trade observers have labelled the film as one of the most anticipated releases of 2025. The trailer received significant online traction within hours of release, trending across social media platforms.

Release date: Dhurandhar is scheduled to release worldwide on 5 December 2025, with advance bookings expected by late November.