Superstar Ranveer Singh marked his 40th birthday in true cinematic style by dropping the first look of his upcoming film Dhurandhar — and fans are loving his gritty, powerful transformation. The teaser, shared on Instagram at exactly 12:12 PM on July 6, sent social media into a frenzy with its raw energy, intense visuals, and all-star ensemble.
🔥 First Look: Raw, Rugged & Ruthless
In the teaser video:
- Ranveer walks through a dimly lit corridor, cigarette in hand, his face bloodied, hair long, and beard thick — a radically intense look.
- A voiceover promises mayhem, setting the tone for a dark, action-packed thriller.
- The video also offers glimpses of Akshaye Khanna and Sanjay Dutt, both looking equally formidable.
Ranveer captioned the post:
“An Inferno will rise 🔥 Uncover the true story of The Unknown Men.”
💬 Fan Reactions
Fans flooded YouTube and Instagram with praise:
- “Finally ab hoga Ranveer Singh ka comeback!”
- “This is FIRE. Goosebumps!”
- “Heavy-duty Ranveer is back!”
Many lauded the film’s gritty tone, calling it a potential career-defining role for Ranveer.
🕵️♂️ Is Dhurandhar Based on Ajit Doval?
Rumors have been swirling for months that Dhurandhar is inspired by real-life Indian super-spy and NSA Ajit Doval, famed for the 2016 surgical strike. While the teaser confirms the film is “based on true incidents”, the makers have not officially confirmed if Doval is the subject.
🎥 About the Film
- 🎬 Written, directed, and produced by Aditya Dhar (Uri: The Surgical Strike)
- 🏭 Production Houses: Jio Studios & B62 Studios
- 👤 Producers: Jyoti Deshpande & Lokesh Dhar
- 🌟 Cast: Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal
📅 Release Date: December 5, 2025
Dhurandhar will hit theatres on December 5, 2025, setting up a massive box office clash with Prabhas’ The RajaSaab.
With its hard-hitting teaser, top-tier cast, and a potential real-life espionage narrative, Dhurandhar has positioned itself as one of the most anticipated films of the year. Ranveer’s fans and action lovers alike are counting down the days to see this ‘inferno rise’ on the big screen.
