Show Notes
This episode, we switch gears completely and review Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar (Uri: The Surgical Strike).
With a massive cast including Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Sara Arjun, Dhurandhar is a sprawling, intense, and brutally violent political thriller loosely inspired by real events.
In this episode, Sravan and Tarun discuss:
Whether a 3.5-hour runtime is justified Ranveer Singh’s performance vs his real-life persona Why the film is technically excellent but emotionally draining Comparisons to Chhaava and Animal The violence, pacing, rewatch value, and chapter-based structure Why this works as cinema, but not as comfort viewing
This is one of the better-made films of the year, even if it’s not one you’ll rush to rewatch.
Let us know what you thought — did Dhurandhar live up to the hype?
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-gxdwcxGWDE
🕒 Timestamps 00:24 – Welcome to Paisa Vasool + Dhurandhar intro 01:09 – Aditya Dhar after Uri + cast overview 01:45 – Akshaye Khanna appreciation 02:30 – Supporting cast: Sanjay Dutt, Madhavan, Arjun Rampal 03:08 – Budget, box office & reception 03:48 – “Loosely based on true events” discussion 04:17 – Initial reactions: intense but well made 05:05 – Structure, chapters & technical execution 05:33 – Acting performances across the cast 06:01 – Violence & brutality warning 06:23 – Comparisons to Chhaava 06:57 – Rewatch value discussion 07:22 – Sequel confirmation 07:39 – Ranveer Singh performance breakdown 08:33 – Career comparison & recent films 09:06 – Violence vs Animal 09:45 – Pakistan setting & Thailand shoot 10:20 – Language & authenticity discussion 10:44 – Runtime & pacing issues 11:05 – First half vs second half 11:24 – Final recommendation 11:49 – OTT viewing potential 12:11 – Chapter format & series idea 12:44 – Year-end plans & future episodes 13:16 – Where to find Paisa Vasool 13:52 – Why good films sometimes spark less debate 14:14 – Historical accuracy disclaimer 14:30 – Comparison to Raazi 15:05 – Final thoughts & wrap-up
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