Dhurandhar is a film that has remained in discussion and is not fading from the memory of viewers. Conversations about the film continue across social media, especially in the form of reels and short video clips.
The reason is not just the protagonist; almost every character in the film gained unprecedented recognition and popularity.
Ranveer Singh, of course, is the lead actor, and his gaining attention is nothing unusual.
But it was Akshaye Khanna, who played Rehman Dacait, that gained huge popularity. His expressions and dance steps are being widely celebrated on social media.
R. Madhavan played Ajay Sanyal, a character inspired by Ajit Doval, and he received immense praise and even hero worship.
Sara Arjun won the hearts of audiences with her touching performance, whether it was her glamorous appearance or the emotional outburst in the second part of the film.
Then comes Arjun Rampal, who played Major Iqbal, the antagonist. He nailed the character and, interestingly, gained a huge fan base among Pakistani viewers who identified him as their hero in the film.
Sanjay Dutt appeared as SP Aslam Chaudhry. The character was celebrated for his rough, tough, and fearless nature. His look also perfectly matched the real life personality of SP Aslam Chaudhry.
Another interesting character was played by Rakesh Bedi. With his role as Jameel Jamali, inspired by Nabil Gabol of Lyari, he gained immense attention, especially with the ending of Dhurandhar 2, where his character is revealed as a senior spy.
Gaurav Gera, who played the juice shop owner, turned out to be a surprise winner. His old comedy skits from television are now resurfacing online, leaving audiences amazed at how convincingly he transformed into this serious character. He is receiving praise for his method acting.
Another surprise is Danish Iqbal, who portrayed Dawood Ibrahim. Though he was not widely known even in Bollywood circles earlier, a couple of scenes in the film brought him international attention.
Veteran actor Rajendranath Zutshi also appeared in the climax of Dhurandhar 2 as the Okustan Intelligence Chief. Despite appearing briefly, he gained notable recognition for the role.
Even Saumya Tandon, who played Rehman Dacait’s wife, also gained notable recognition. Her character became widely discussed on social media as the “slapping lady” because she appears in two striking scenes.
In the first part, she is shown slapping her husband, Rehman Dacait, and in the second part she slaps Ranveer Singh. These brief but impactful moments turned her character into a memorable talking point among viewers.
The look alike makeups of characters such as Khanani, Atiq Ahmed, Buttowi etc are being widely discussed. Viewers are paying attention even to these small details, which made the film a highly immersive experience.
It is not easy to make a film where almost every character receives such huge recognition and appreciation. Aditya Dhar deserves immense praise for achieving this. That is one of the key reasons why Dhurandhar has turned into a cinematic phenomenon.