Bollywood's new release, Dhurandhar, has sparked debate not just for its ambitious political landscape, but for its runtime of 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Many viewers feel the film’s biggest stumbling block is its duration. Social media reactions describe it as "too long", "heavy", and "demanding", especially for those who walked in expecting a quick, high-adrenaline entertainer rather than a slow-burn geopolitical drama.

But the runtime conversation only scratches the surface of what Dhurandhar aims to achieve.

The screenplay is structured across eight chapters, each crafted with its own narrative tone, emotional beats, and political revelations. Rather than stretching the story, this format becomes the backbone of its storytelling.

Here’s a look at the eight chapters of Dhurandhar:

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