Ranveer Singh never leaves a chance to surprise his fans. From a musical drama like Gully Boy to a romantic comedy like Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, he always delivers something different. This time, he has once again stolen the spotlight with Dhurandhar.
The film’s first look dropped on Sunday, July 6, and it is exactly what fans were hoping for — gripping, and intense.
What the First Look Offers?
India’s Jio Studios, and B62 Studios dropped the first look of the film on the Bollywood star’s birthday, making it a memorable one for his fans who have been waiting for it for a very long time.
With rage-infused, and spine-chilling music, intense stares, and a power-packed cast, the 2 minutes 39 seconds teaser sets the tone for an action thriller. The first look gives a glimpse into a world full of rebellion, packed with high-octane action. The film is all set to hit the theatres on December 5, ending the year with a bang.
The opening shots of the first look tease the fans with Ranveer’s hauntingly intense look. First, he appears bloodied, and bruised. Then, the tone shifts. He’s sharp, composed, and staring quietly out from a window. Further, you can see him walking through a crowded street, blending in, yet still standing out.
But, this is just the beginning. The action-packed scenes that follow are pulse-pounding, and explosive. They grip your gut even before your mind can respond. This epic saga promises everything that the audience could want in an action thriller. With tense violent scenes, the promo promises fans a rollercoaster ride of emotions.
What is Dhurandhar About?
The movie is said to be “inspired by incredible true events”, following India’s top spy who goes undercover in enemy territory. He risks everything to gather intelligence, and prevent a major crisis. It’s the story of unknown men, and their unstoppable fight.
Dhurandhar: The Star Power
The film is directed by Aditya Dhar, the successful director, and writer of Uri: The Surgical Strike. It also stars Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, and Arjun Rampal in crucial roles.
Ranveer has already proved his worth in the industry with a wide range of roles, be it historical, or modern comedic. Now, he is all set to raise audience expectations even higher with one of his messiest roles yet. In fact, his long disheveled beard, and blood-smeared look have been buzzing the internet ever since the look came out.
Furthermore, apart from Ranveer, the other cast members also make appearances in the video. Their never-seen-before avatars are already leaving fans gushing over the film. Additionally, the young, and aspiring Sara Arjun, who was once India’s highest-paid child actor, can also be seen acting opposite Ranveer in the film. She makes her return to the silver screen.
Spine-chilling Music, and Cinematography
The background score in the promo has created a strong impact on the audience. In fact, it keeps them hooked right from the beginning of the video.
Moreover, the original Punjabi song “Na De Dil Pardesi Nu (Jogi)” has been recreated into a nerve-wracking rap by Hanumankind, and Jasmin Sandlas. The music is composed by Shashwat Sachdev, and Charanjit Ahuja, with vocals by Mohd. Sadiq, Ranjit Kaur, Jasmine Sandlas, and Sudhir Yaduvanshi.
Additionally, one also cannot ignore the cinematography of the first look. Vikash Nowlakha knew exactly what he was doing with the audience’s mind. The gripping, and deadly scenes, therefore, add to the overall impact of the film.
The Sunny Deol Reference
What dropped jaws instantly, and left everyone stunned was the unexpected reference to Sunny Deol’s movies in an intense dialogue.
“Ghayal hoon isiliye Ghatak hoon.”
In the video, Ranveer can be seen in shadowy blue tones, with a tense face, and eyes heavy with rage. Notably, he delivers this dialogue using two iconic titles from Sunny Deol’s filmography. As a result, this one scene sparked conversations among fans, and quickly took over the internet. Undoubtedly, the makers connected with the audience using this strategic move.
Reactions to Dhurandhar First Look
With 691K likes, and 13.3M views on Ranveer’s Instagram handle, the first look is now #1 on Trending on YouTube. Since the teaser dropped on social media platforms, fans have been showering love. Moreover, this film marks Ranveer’s comeback after two years. His last film was Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, released in July 2023.
Here’s how the fans are reacting to this massive surprise:
Not gonna lie, I’m showing up for that cast 🔥#Dhurandhar pic.twitter.com/q43yACQwcW
— ZeMo (@ZeM6108) July 6, 2025
Was hyped since it’s Aditya Dhar’s film, and kind of a Ranveer's comeback. But damn, didn’t expect all the characters to look this dope. Super excited for #Dhurandhar pic.twitter.com/3ZTLCDiCrn
— Vishal (@vishalandcinema) July 6, 2025
Holy Moly 🔥🔥🔥
"Ghayal hu isliye Ghatak Hu"#DhurandharTeaser what a power pack teaser. I am more excited more the ensemble cast from R. Madhavan, Sanju Baba, Arjun Rampal to my Fav Akshay Khanna.#RanveerSingh is on full on swagger mode !! pic.twitter.com/sqYnKGgs47— Aayush Shah (@Aayush_shah21) July 6, 2025
Have never seen before #RanveerSingh looking this BEAST & TERRIFYING 🔥#DhurandharTeaser has left everything BOMBASTIC Excited. . @AdityaDharFilms has COOKED and HOW . This will be an outright BLOCKBUSTER 🥵🥵 !! pic.twitter.com/Kna4urwKjh
— Manoz Kumar (@ManozTalks) July 6, 2025
Final Verdict on Dhurandhar’s First Look
With a fierce comeback, a never-seen-before look, and a story rooted in true events, Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar is already making waves. Moreover, from gritty action, and powerful dialogues to haunting music, and visually stunning cinematography, the first look offers everything a fan could ask for.
Clearly, the buzz around the teaser proves that the audience is ready, and excited for this intense ride. As Ranveer steps into one of the darkest roles of his career, all eyes are now set on December 5, when this high-stakes spy thriller finally hits the big screens.
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