Dhurandhar ending explained: From spy to kingpin? Ranveer Singh's morally ambiguous transformation sets the stage for the explosive sequel

Ranveer Singh as undercover agent Hamza eliminates mob boss Dakait (Akshaye Khanna), securing control of Karachi's underworld for India's IB.

Ranveer Singh in a still from Dhurandhar

Beyond just completing the task, the last act of Dhurandhar lays a complex psychological and strategic groundwork for future conflict, making it a textbook example of an espionage thriller payoff. In lieu of providing a satisfying conclusion, the denouement verifies that India's IB has successfully carried out Phase One of a well-planned, covert intelligence operation and sets up the protagonist for a potentially fatal escalation. The film's climax deftly exposes the mission's real, long-term scope, solidifying the protagonist's metamorphosis from a naive spy into a cold-blooded criminal kingpin while also laying the groundwork for profound moral difficulty in the sequel.

Infiltrating Karachi underworld

Infiltrating the vicious Karachi underworld controlled by Baloch mobster Rehman Dakait (Akshaye Khanna) and destroying his link with the ISI and local politicians is the principal objective of the undercover Indian agent Jaskirat Singh Rangi, aka Hamza Ali Mazari (Ranveer Singh), throughout the film.

Once Hamza has gained Dakait's trust and become his trusted aide, he plots the gangster's downfall with Sanjay Dutt's SP Chaudhary Aslam and Rakesh Bedi's fictional politician Jamil. Rehman is cornered in a secluded region, and a fierce struggle ensues, culminating in Hamza's elimination.

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Controlling narrative

Hamza creates the scene to influence public opinion and hide the operation's real nature. Under the pretence of trying to save Dakait's life, he hastily transports him to a hospital after he suffered serious injuries. His goal is to gain public sympathy and establish himself as a trustworthy subordinate who stood by his employer through this action. At the hospital, Dakait was pronounced deceased.

The conclusion moves from focusing on the psychological toll on Hamza to stressing the duality of his existence, following the successful eradication of Rehman Dakait.

Spy's true nature

Yaalina, Hamza's wife, is played by Sara Arjun, and he returns home covered in blood. When he falls into her arms and begs for nourishment, he reveals his true nature, his sobbing anguish a naked expression of vulnerability. Being a "killing machine" for trauma and the moral cost of living is how this critical sequence portrays it. The fact that he is efficient belies his complexity as a person torn between his sense of duty and the horror of his deeds, rather than a simple psychopath.

Hamza tells Yaalina his true intentions before they face off: he plans to rule all of Karachi after killing Rehman. This exchange and its aftermath leave a purposeful air of moral uncertainty. Has Hamza's extensive involvement in the criminal underground transformed him into a new, cold-blooded kingpin, or is he just a loyal spy fulfilling his country's mission? He seems to be a state tool and a mastermind of his rise to power in the film.

Pivotal plot surprise

The film's climax reveals the operation's real, long-term scale with a pivotal plot surprise.

A different Indian intelligence asset had handed Hamza a hidden diary, which he opens when Yaalina is asleep. One of the sheets has invisible ink that he exposes using a specialist liquid.

Primary goal accomplished

Words like "Rahman Dakkait" appear in the code. By calling out the name, Hamza signifies that he has accomplished the primary goal of his mission.

Next, he turns to the page that follows. Major Iqbal (Arjun Rampal) of the ISI and other prominent members of the military and terrorist organisations are among the influential individuals whose names are revealed by a fresh use of invisible ink.

Setting up Dhurandhar Part 2

Dhurandhar Part 2 (expected to be released in March 2026) is more of a prologue than a finale, and the film's closing serves as a lengthy preparation for it.

The list demonstrates that this mission to eliminate a gangster was not a one-time event. Operation Dhurandhar is a multi-stage, covert operation with a long-term goal: to progressively destroy Pakistan's terror and crime infrastructure so that it cannot support assaults against India. The IB chief, Ajay Sanyal (R. Madhavan), hatched the daring plan to launch a clandestine war from within Pakistan's own criminal underworld.

Preparation for Phase Two

To seize control of the Lyari-Karachi underworld, Hamza must first eliminate Rehman Dakait and then secure his loyalty. Phase Two of the mission will be carried out with significantly more autonomy and deadly efficiency thanks to the unprecedented access and resources granted to him by his new position of authority, which will enable him to pursue the people on the list.

The plot is set in stone by the last scene and the post-credit statement, which promises "revenge": Hamza has successfully turned a lawless metropolis into a clandestine Indian battlefield, and he is now on the verge of becoming the most powerful criminal figure in Karachi. "Complete control over Pakistan's underworld" is the goal of Hamza's next chapter, which will see him target high-ranking state and military rivals in addition to a crime lord. The stakes are sure to rise as a result.

Morally grey hero's perilous journey

Last but not least, Dhurandhar presents its hero as a morally grey stalwart—a tool for his country who has teetered on the brink of becoming a kingmaker or perhaps a monarch in enemy territory. The last scene establishes that he has only just started the most perilous portion of his journey.

Dhurandhar FAQs:

Q: What is the major plot twist in the Dhurandhar ending?

A: The major plot twist is the reveal of Operation Dhurandhar's true, long-term scope. The protagonist, Ranveer Singh’s character Hamza Ali Mazari, uses invisible ink to reveal a list of high-profile names in his secret diary, confirming that his mission was never just to eliminate Rehman Dakait. It is a multi-phase operation by India's IB to systematically dismantle Pakistan's entire terror and crime infrastructure, with the eliminated gangster being only the first target.

Q: Did Ranveer Singh's character, Hamza, become a criminal or is he still a spy?

A: The ending deliberately establishes Hamza as both. While he is a dedicated spy working for India (whose real name is Jaskirat Singh Rangi), his confession to Yaalina about his ambition to "rule all of Karachi" after eliminating Dakait suggests his deep immersion has given him a morally ambiguous and corrupting hunger for power. He is now a state-sponsored kingpin.

Q: Is there a sequel to Dhurandhar?

A: Yes, the ending of Dhurandhar acts as a setup for the second part. Dhurandhar Part 2 (titled Dhurandhar 2 - Revenge) is confirmed and scheduled for release on March 19, 2026. The sequel will focus on Ranveer Singh's character, Hamza, escalating his mission by targeting the names on the revealed list from his new position as the crime boss of Karachi.

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