‘Dhurandhar,’ led by Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, and others, made its big screen debut in December, and though it’s been a month past its release, the buzz has not died down. Aditya Dhar’s spy action-drama, which was released on December 5, 2025, still hasn’t left the spotlight. People can’t stop talking about it, and it’s not just because it’s raking in money at the box office.So, why does everyone keep coming back to this movie? Let’s break it down.
Ranveer Singh — The heart of the hype
Right at the center is Ranveer Singh. He plays Hamza Ali Mazari, an undercover Indian spy, and honestly, he’s on fire here. And mind you, it isn’t just about his physical appearance or the way he commands the screen. Ranveer brings so much emotion and grit to the role that people can’t help but root for him. Fans and critics are both loving it. Word spread fast — this is one of his best performances, period. And when Deepika Padukone and other celebs start hyping him up? The internet basically melts. All that chatter keeps the movie fresh in people’s minds.
Akshaye Khanna steals the show
Ranveer might lead, but Akshaye Khanna walks in and just owns his scenes. As Rehman Dakait, he’s the film’s wild card — complex, unpredictable, and absolutely magnetic. But here’s what really blew up: his entrance. The song ‘FA9LA’ drops, Khanna shows up in all-black and shades, walks through a roaring crowd, and suddenly busts out these dance moves that nobody saw coming. The internet went wild. That clip got shared, remixed, and memed everywhere. People are calling it one of the greatest villain entrances in ages. And how can we forget the song ‘Shararat’ featuring Ayesha Khan and Krystle D’Souza, which became the ultimate dance anthem in no time.And get this: shooting that scene wasn’t easy. Up in Ladakh’s thin air, Khanna actually kept an oxygen cylinder close by. Choreographer Vijay Ganguly let slip that Khanna powered through the altitude and still delivered. You can see that commitment on screen.
TV stars join the party
It’s not just the movie’s main cast stealing the spotlight — TV stars jumped in and really shook things up.Saumya Tandon, who everyone knows as Anita Bhabi from ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!’, shows up in ‘Dhurandhar’ as Ulfat Hasin Baloch. She’s the emotional anchor for Akshaye Khanna’s character, and honestly, you can feel the shift from her usual TV roles.Then there’s Krystle D’Souza, Jeevika of ‘Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai’, who pops up in the ‘Shararat’ song, and she really lights up the screen. Her dance moves, her energy — it’s like she brought her entire TV fanbase along for the ride. Ayesha Khan, fresh off ‘Bigg Boss 17’, also joins in for the Shararat song.Manav Gohil’s a name that’s been around forever — From ‘Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii’ to ‘Tenali Rama’, you name it. In this film, he plays Sushant Bansal, an intelligence officer. He’s got that solid, no-nonsense vibe, and he really grounds the whole spy-thriller thing.Rakesh Bedi, usually the guy making everyone laugh in shows like ‘Shrimaan Shrimati’ and ‘Yes Boss’, takes a sharp turn as Jameel Jamali. He’s serious, and people noticed — audiences and even his fellow actors talked about how moving his performance was.Gaurav Gera, the unforgettable Nandu from ‘Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin’, surprises everyone as Mohammad Alam, a gutsy spy. He leaves the comedy behind and just goes for it.And there’s Naveen Kaushik, too. He’s made his mark on TV and in digital series, and now he’s Donga, another key part of the spy network in ‘Dhurandhar’.
The soundtrack that took over the internet
The music? Absolute fire — more like a crowning jewel. ‘FA9LA,’ from Bahraini rapper Flipperachi, shot to the top of global streaming charts — it’s on everyone’s playlists, and you hear it everywhere from Instagram reels to dance challenges. The beats are bold, the energy’s contagious, and nobody can resist jumping in. But it’s not just one song. The title track, ‘Na De Dil Pardesi Nu,’ takes a classic Punjabi vibe and mixes it with rap and folk — and suddenly it’s the backdrop for weddings, gym videos, memes, you name it. The whole soundtrack is pulsing through social media, with clips popping up at parties, in celebrity posts, and even at the gym. It’s just everywhere.
5. ‘Dhurandhar’ — more than just a movie
This film hasn’t just stuck to the box office or movie reviews — it’s seeped into real life. Political campaigns borrow their songs, people use ‘Dhurandhar’ tracks to spice up wedding videos and workout reels, and pranksters drop the beats in their latest clips. The movie’s become a part of daily life, not just entertainment. That’s the kind of buzz you can’t fake.
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