I finally caught Dhurandhar on Netflix recently because everyone has been hyping it up, but honestly, it’s just an average movie. I don’t get the rave reviews at all. It wasn't thrilling, there was zero suspense, and the whole thing was incredibly predictable.
One of the biggest issues is the length of the movie. At 3 and a half hours, it is way too long. To make matters worse, they used frequent abusive language and bloody violence just to hook the audience. Those kinds of scenes can work when the story actually demands them, but here it felt like they were just trying to look "bold" and create a certain aura. It felt forced rather than necessary for the plot.
The "investigation" aspect was another major letdown. Since it’s a RAW agent style movie, I was expecting some actual spy-craft like the clever, gritty work we saw in Raazi, Mukhbir, or even Agent Vinod. In those projects, you actually see agents using their brains. Dhurandhar had none of that. Even the love story shown in the movie was simply worthless. It felt like they chose that soft angle to avoid any extra brainstorming. They could have easily created a different, smarter plot to trick Rakesh Bedi’s character, but they took the easy way out.
A few other things that stood out for the wrong reasons:
The Loud Cover-up: I noticed they kept the background music cranked up to a hundred throughout. It felt like they were using high-volume BGM just to hide the faults in a weak script, trying to force tension that wasn't actually there.
Totally Predictable: A spy thriller is supposed to keep you guessing, but I was three steps ahead of the plot the entire time. It’s hard to stay invested when you can see the twists coming from a mile away.
If you’re looking for a smart, investigative thriller that actually respects the genre, this isn't it. It lacks the raw edge that makes a spy movie feel authentic. Even on OTT, it’s a one-time watch at best and definitely doesn't live up to the social media praise.
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