When Palestinian terrorists murdered 11 Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympics, the Israeli government launched **Operation Wrath of God** \- a covert mission to hunt down and eliminate every single perpetrator involved.

Dhurandhar imagines an Indian version of that idea, where an undercover RAW agent is sent deep into Pakistan’s criminal world and slowly becomes a “wrath of god” figure for the masterminds behind 26/11.

Before release, Ranveer Singh said *“Dhurandhar will change the rules of spy movies.”* Surprisingly, he wasn’t exaggerating. It does spin the wheel.

Because Dhurandhar isn’t a regular spy movie. It’s actually a:

* gangster epic
* character-driven crime saga
* chapter-based drama

…that just happens to be wrapped in an espionage setup.

**What Works**

• Visuals & Action

The film looks amazing gritty Karachi streets, dry deserts, sterile RAW rooms- all shot with an operatic, grounded tone. The action isn’t revolutionary but it’s tight, sharp and extremely watchable.

• Casting & Make-Up

Everyone actually looks like they belong there.

• Performances

* Ranveer Singh gives a surprisingly restrained, intense performance.
* Akshaye Khanna is magnetic and quietly dangerous as always.
* Sanjay Dutt is decent but familiar; you’ve seen him do this vibe before.
* Arjun Rampal absolutely steals the film — cold, brutal, still, and hypnotic. Every one of his scenes hits harder.

**Where It Falters**

Everything is too conveniently happening. The chapter-style structure, while stylish, sometimes breaks momentum.

**Verdict**

**Dhurandhar isn’t a masterpiece, but it’s not a generic RAW-vs-ISI thriller either.**

Dhurandhar Review: India’s 'Wrath of God' Spy-Gangster Epic