Ranveer Singh on Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar: When you first engaged, I was shocked you're even...

Ranveer Singh, who became the man of the hour after Dhurandhar's trailer reveal, expressed how he felt about Uri director Aditya Dhar approaching him for the lead role. While unveiling the trailer of his movie at an event in Mumbai, Ranveer recalled his initial reaction when Aditya Dhar approached him with the script of Dhurandhar. The actor also remembered how the filmmaker approached the subject and revealed it all at the launch event.

Ranveer Singh almost spills the beans on Aditya Dhar

During the trailer launch of Dhurandhar, Ranveer wanted to open up about his time spent with Aditya Dhar but resisted, fearing that he might give away the film's spoilers while trying to reveal too much. "Inke baare mein main kuch bolna nahi chahta. Aap jab picture dekhenge, aap khud mehsoos karenge ki yeh kya cheez hai. When he made Uri, he burst like an absolute explosion! After 7 years, he's making a film. He's absolutely unflinching and uncompromising in his vision and execution. He never settles for anything other than what he's dreamed of," Ranveer said about Aditya Dhar.

Ranveer Singh's first reaction when Aditya Dhar approached him for Dhurandhar

Ranveer Singh happened to recall his first meeting with Aditya Dhar. The actor tried to express the passion he felt. "I toss my hat to you, sir. The amount of work you've put in over the past 2 years. When you first engaged, I was shocked you're even making something like this. He took on the role with the 'dikhaana hai duniya ko ki yeh kaun hai' attitude. He resumed the responsibility of Indian cinema, and that's why he's a champion. You'll see it on December 5. What he's created is absolutely unprecedented work of cinema. I'm really happy and proud to be a part of it," Ranveer shared.

Dhurandhar trailer hints about the plot

Dhurandhar trailer unfolds the villains of the movie, played by Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna, and Sanjay Dutt. It then introduces the lead protagonist Ranveer Singh with a grand entry. Coming back from the realms of hell, this RAW agent impresses one-and-all through the short clip itself. The film, scheduled for theatrical release on December 5, also stars Sara Arjun and R. Madhavan in pivotal roles. It is slated for Netflix release on OTT post its theatrical run.

FAQs:

Q: When will the Dhurandhar trailer be released?

A: The trailer for the action thriller Dhurandhar was released today, November 18, 2025, at 12:12 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). The launch follows a brief postponement from its original date.

Q: Who is the director of the movie Dhurandhar?

A: The film Dhurandhar is written and directed by Aditya Dhar, who is best known for the critically acclaimed and commercially successful 2019 film, Uri: The Surgical Strike.

Q: Who are the main cast members of Dhurandhar?

A: The film features a prominent ensemble cast led by Ranveer Singh as the protagonist (reportedly a R&AW agent). The supporting cast includes major actors such as Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, and Arjun Rampal, among others.