Dhurrendar !

Dhurrendar is a big budget action and political drama that mixes national security themes with personal sacrifice and grand visuals. On the surface it is an exciting thriller that works well in theatres. But when you look deeper some of the story choices feel uncomfortable and need closer thought.

The film tries to show patriotism by using familiar locations like Kandahar and Mumbai and by linking different terror incidents. However this often feels exaggerated rather than genuine. What weakens the film most is how Islam is repeatedly shown alongside illegal activities. Scenes where people are shown praying and at the same time involved in black money alcohol or crime create a pattern that feels biased. When religious words like takbeer are used during violent scenes it crosses from criticism into prejudice and can quietly spread misunderstanding instead of awareness.

In this part (the second part has already been announced), the story shows how Operation Dhurrendar sent an infiltrating agent into the Pakistan gang in Lyari to destroy the terrorist roots, as mentioned earlier. How he accomplished this will be revealed in the next sequel.

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 (Rahman Dekait is the celebrated one after the release), 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