Dhurandhar: Directed by Aditya Dhar, the upcoming spy thriller is among the most-awaited films of the year. In a new poster, Madhavan flaunts his character as the ‘Charioteer of Karma.’ Check out here

Ahead of Dhurandhar’s trailer, the makers are building excitement with new character posters. After Arjun Rampal’s deadly looks another intense poster has been shared, and it features the talented actor R Madhavan. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the upcoming spy thriller is among the most-awaited films of the year. In a new poster, Madhavan flaunts his character as the ‘Charioteer of Karma.’
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The countdown for Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar has already begun, as only three days are left until the trailer launch on November 12. In a new poster shared on Sunday (November 9), the makers dropped R. Madhavan’s official look, which has an uncanny resemblance to Ajit Doval. Ever since the espionage thriller was announced, fans have been curious about the characters and the plot. One of the looks that grabbed eyeballs is R. Madhavan’s look from the first glimpse of the movie. The wait is almost over now.
Sharing the poster on social media, the makers introduced Madhavan as “The Charioteer of Karma.” He is seen in formal attire and specs, lost in a deep thought.
There have been speculations on the internet about Madhavan’s character being inspired by Ajit Doval, the spymaster and the National Security Advisor of India.
From the makers of URI: The Surgical Strike (Aditya Dhar), comes another thrilling action film titled Dhurandhar. Featuring a formidable star-studded ensemble cast of Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, and others, Dhurandhar centers around a spy agent and the classified missions. The trailer is slated to drop on November 12 at 12:12 pm. The movie is inspired by some incredible real-life events and people. Get ready to witness lots of high-stakes missions and layered characters with Dhurandhar as it hits cinemas on December 5, 2025.
Q: Is Dhurandhar based on a real story?
A: Yes, Dhurandhar promises to be inspired by real-life events. It is speculated to be based on India's National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and his covert operations.
Q: When to watch Dhurandhar?
A: Dhurandhar will premiere on December 5, 2025.
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