Soon after I watched D1, I’d already predicted that D2 would turn into propaganda for the ruling dispensation. I didn’t want to write the same review all over again, even though most people would probably disagree with me. So why speak up now? Read on…

The unexpected protagonist in D1 was Akshaye Khanna. But once I saw the film’s success, I knew D2 would pivot entirely to Ranveer Singh — and it did. He’s doubled down on Dhurandhar. A capitalist knows what sells and simply amplifies it; Aditya Dhar is no different. Ranveer Singh looks and plays the part of a full‑blown macho man, so he naturally becomes the true protagonist of D2. The cinematography is cranked up to the next level, which is probably why four hours feel strangely bearable.

If you peel off the propaganda façade, the movie reveals itself as a genuine Mission Impossible from Bollywood.

The reason I’m doing the review now is simple: I stumbled upon a Ranveer Singh film from way back in 2022 — Jayeshbhai Jordaar. A comical character with a social spine, where Ranveer plays a man who actually cares for women, not just treats them as babymakers. He learns the truth about XY chromosomes, stands up for his wife and daughter, and becomes the first man to defend them — that’s the real Dhurandhar.

What’s the point of living in Antilla if you can’t step outside and walk on the streets? — Dhruv Rathee. I’m using Antilla here to express billion Doller worth not your popularity.
The corollary: You are a Dhurandar who wipes out an entire terror outfit across the border, yet your neighbour’s daughter is raped in broad daylight and you don’t even bat an eyelid.

आदमी मरने के बाद, कुछ नहीं बोलता.
आदमी मरने के बाद, कुछ नहीं सोचता.
कुछ नहीं बोलने से यह कुछ नहीं सोचने से,
आदमी मर जाता है.