Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar has erupted onto the scene in a way few films manage. The action-packed first look has rocketed past 100 million views across platforms in just days, firmly establishing it as the most talked-about drop in Tinseltown this week — and perhaps one of the most impactful digital debuts in recent memory.
At the center of the storm is Ranveer Singh, who appears in a ferocious, near-unrecognizable avatar. With Dhar’s signature directorial flair — gritty, atmospheric, and deeply cinematic — the teaser lands like a punch. The now-viral line, “Ghayal hoon, isliye ghatak hoon,” has already begun echoing across reels, memes, and fan tributes, solidifying another iconic Dhar moment after Uri’s “How’s the josh?”
Social media has exploded with reactions. On X (formerly Twitter), fans and film buffs are lauding everything from the intense performances to the razor-sharp visuals and tightly synced editing. Comments include, “Akshaye Khanna stole the show in two seconds,” “Ranveer’s rawness is next-level,” and “This is how you do a reveal — tight, gritty, and dripping in style.” Over on Reddit, fan theories and scene breakdowns are flying fast, with users speculating on the real-life incident that might have inspired the story. One post reads, “This feels like a proper genre shift,” while another notes, “The violence here actually feels earned — not gratuitous.”
What’s striking viewers is not just the action, but the restraint. Dhurandhar’s teaser doesn’t spill the entire plot. Instead, it teases mood and tone — and leaves plenty to unpack. And that’s by design. With an ensemble cast featuring Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, and rising star Sara Arjun, the film promises more layers than the average thriller. Add to that a chilling reimagining of the folk song Jogi, and Dhar’s vision is clearly operating on a higher cinematic frequency.
Backed by Jio Studios and produced by Aditya Dhar, Lokesh Dhar, and Jyoti Deshpande under the B62 Studios banner, Dhurandhar isn’t just another big-budget spectacle — it’s shaping up to be a cultural event. In a sea of trailers that overshare, Dhar is delivering intrigue and intensity, and audiences are clearly hungry for it.
With buzz levels peaking, Dhurandhar is no longer just a film to watch — it’s one to anticipate, analyze, and talk about. Aditya Dhar isn’t following trends — he’s creating them. And based on this thunderous response, it looks like the audience is eager to follow wherever he leads.
