Dhurandhar Story: Is Ranveer Singh`s Film Based On Ajit Doval And This Spy?
Updated on: 07 July, 2025 12:32 PM IST |Shweta Shah

Ranveer Singh`s Dhurandhar is based on this real-life spy
Ranveer Singh is back – and this time with fierce mode on. On the actor`s birthday on Sunday, July 6, the teaser of Dhurandhar was unveiled. The much-awaited film`s first look took the internet by storm and left fans in awe.
Apart from Ranveer`s rugged look, what intrigued fans the most was the cast of Dhurandhar. With Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Sanjay Dutt joining forces for the first time, the upcoming real-life actioner is already looking promising.
The first look of Aditya Dhar`s directorial has left cinephiles wondering what the story of the movie is. Some are even claiming that Madhavan plays the role of India`s National Security Advisor.
Let`s put you out of your misery and tell you everything about the upcoming action drama`s backstory.
Dhurandhar movie story
The casting of the film has already garnered appreciation and left fans wanting more. Apart from Ranveer`s sombre and menacing avatar, what left fans intrigued was Madhavan`s look in the movie.
Fans pointed out the similarity of his character with that of Ajit Doval, India`s National Security Advisor, who has been wearing the undaunted cape since 2014.
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Reportedly, the movie is also inspired by the real-life story of Major Mohit Sharma. He entered Pakistan in 2005 as a part of a covert operation and befriended several terrorists. Soon after winning their trust, he neutralized two of them.
Sharma was martyred in 2009 in an operation against the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir. As per reports, his undercover name was Iftikhar Bhatt. It is possible Ranveer Singh`s character is inspired by him.
Donning long hair, a thick beard, and a cigarette in his hand, the Gunday actor is back in action as he delivers a whistle-worthy dialogue, “Ghayal hoon isliye Ghatak hoon.”
Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Sanjay Dutt also make powerful appearances in Dhurandhar`s teaser. Sara Arjun, the 20-year-old, plays the lead actress in the film.
More about Dhurandhar
The upcoming action drama marks Ranveer Singh`s return after a two-year hiatus post the success of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. He also made a brief appearance in Rohit Shetty`s Singham Again.
The film is directed, produced, and written by Aditya Dhar, best known for the Vicky Kaushal-starrer URI: The Surgical Strike. This marks his second directorial venture with Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar as co-producers.
Dhurandhar is all set to see a theatrical release on December 5, 2025.
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