Ranveer Singh has never been one to blend in. But over the past year, the actor has been noticeably quiet, away from the screen, away from the spotlight. No grand releases, no larger-than-life performances. Just silence. Until now.
On his 40th birthday, Singh broke that silence with Dhurandhar, a film that doesn’t just mark his return but signals a powerful, roaring comeback. The first look, unveiled on July 6, is nothing short of explosive. In under three minutes, Ranveer reminds us why he remains one of Bollywood’s most electrifying performers.
Directed by Aditya Dhar (Uri: The Surgical Strike), Dhurandhar paints a stark, violent world where Ranveer plays a gritty anti-hero. Bloodied, battle-hardened, and far from clean-cut. Smoking through shadows, wielding guns with ease, and delivering brutal justice with dead eyes, his presence is unsettling yet magnetic. There’s no mistaking it: this is Ranveer like we’ve never seen him before.
It’s loud yet controlled. Chaotic yet deeply cinematic. The promo’s Punjabi-style track, composed by Shashwat Sachdev with vocals by Jasmine Sandlas and rapper Hanumankind, matches the mood beat for beat, giving the first glimpse a raw, underground energy.
Backing Ranveer is an equally compelling ensemble. Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, and an almost unrecognisable R Madhavan all hint at dark, complex roles. But even amid such seasoned names, it’s Singh who dominates the frame.
Produced by Aditya Dhar, Jyoti Deshpande, and Lokesh Dhar under Jio Studios and B62 Studios, Dhurandhar looks set to be a high-octane action thriller with style, substance, and serious bite. It hits theatres on December 5.
For an actor known for his flamboyance, Dhurandhar feels like a quiet scream. It’s calculated, powerful, and deliberate. After months of silence, Ranveer Singh hasn’t just returned, he’s arrived.
