Dhurrendar !

 Dhurrendar arrives as yet another high-budget action-political drama that blends national security, personal sacrifice, and cinematic spectacle. On the surface, it’s an adrenaline-filled thriller with an impressive theatre experience, but beneath that shine lie troubling narrative choices that deserve deeper scrutiny.At its heart, the film tries to glorify patriotism through familiar backdrops — from Kandahar to Mumbai — connecting terror incidents in ways that feel sensational rather than sincere. What weakens the message is the repeated association of religion, particularly Islam, with illicit acts. Scenes showing praying individuals involved in black money, alcohol, and crime reflect a pattern of Islamophobic undertones often normalized in modern mass-market films. When paired with chants or depictions like “takbeer” during violent moments, these portrayals blur the line between critique and prejudice, subtly feeding bias rather than understanding.

Adding to the discomfort is an odd mix of unrelated themes — early scenes with suggestive content and unnecessary dance numbers feel misplaced in a film meant to discuss national issues. The romantic subplot between a 19-year-old girl and a hero more than a decade older reflects another cultural shift that feels more unsettling than romantic, subtly hinting at what filmmakers might be trying to normalize as “new-age” relationships.Beyond content, Dhurrendar misses opportunities to confront more grounded realities — government shortcomings, media manipulation, and the complexities of international politics. Instead, it simplifies everything into a story of external evil and internal heroism. The repeated suggestion of India’s “deep state” disturbing Pakistan via Balochistan hints at larger propaganda messaging rather than storytelling integrity.Yet, credit must go where due — the production quality and visual presentation enhance the cinematic experience. Not emotional scenes, but just to label pakistan as all world villain, nothing more. "A" certificate also didn't feel fit, as 2/3 violence brutal killing. Love scene is unnecessary!

 Watching it with friends or colleagues can be entertaining, and for a casual viewer, the film might appear patriotic and thrilling. Akshay Khanna played well, Arjun RamGopal doesnt have any big role bt depicted as the sponsor of India attacks. But for those willing to look deeper, Dhurrendar exposes how propaganda can quietly flow through emotional cues, selective truth, and dramatized nationalism — shaping perceptions more than serving art.In the end, Dhurrendar is a one-time watch — tried to showcase boldness in execution but harmful in its underlying message. What’s most concerning is how many in the audience may leave entertained but unaware of the subtle communal divide the film reinforces. In a nation as diverse as India, such narratives risk planting division under the guise of “heroic storytelling