: The job of a film critic is becoming increasingly difficult these days. It’s no longer enough to examine the craft or the quality of a movie - you also have to weigh its intent. Such are the times. A few days ago, I mentioned this in my review of Haq , a real-life–inspired social drama anchored by a powerhouse Yami Gautam performance but muddled by unclear political intentions. Now her husband, Aditya Dhar, arrives with Dhurandhar - a spy thriller also based on real events, also competently made - yet its intent, too, feels questionable. Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar 2’ To Clash With Yash’s ‘Toxic’ on March 2026; Aditya Dhar’s Spy Thriller Gears Up for a Mega Box Office Battle .

Of course, the filmmaker’s political leanings were hardly ever in doubt. His breakout debut, Uri: The

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