Dhurandhar first look roars past 100 million views, ignites nationwide frenzy

Dhurandhar first look roars past 100 million views, ignites nationwide frenzy

Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar has done what few films manage to do even after release — capture the nation's imagination with just a glimpse. The first look of the high-octane action thriller has crossed a jaw-dropping 100 million views across social media and video platforms within days, sending shockwaves through Tinseltown and leaving fans and industry insiders equally stunned.

Fronted by Ranveer Singh in a never-seen-before, ferocious avatar, Dhurandhar signals a major cinematic moment. Singh’s intense transformation — complete with weathered skin, smoldering eyes, and bloodied grit — is paired with a single searing dialogue: “Ghayal hoon, isliye ghatak hoon.” That line alone has already spawned memes, reels, and fan theories, much like Dhar’s now-iconic “How’s the josh?” from Uri: The Surgical Strike.

Social media is ablaze. On X (formerly Twitter), the reactions have ranged from admiration to astonishment. “Ranveer’s rawness is insane,” said one post, while another raved, “Akshaye Khanna stole the show in two seconds.” Threads are dissecting every frame — from the gritty color grading and aggressive editing to the faint clues about the story. On Reddit, discussions are boiling over with speculation, some even theorizing that the story might be inspired by real-life covert missions or forgotten national heroes.

But perhaps what’s most intriguing is what Dhurandhar doesn’t reveal. The teaser is all mood and menace — no plot details, no context — just a barrage of style, fury, and rhythm. That calculated restraint is working. It's built anticipation rather than handing everything away. Add in an ensemble cast of Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna, and the rising Sara Arjun, plus a haunting reimagining of the folk classic Jogi, and you’ve got the makings of an event film.

Produced by Jio Studios, Aditya Dhar, Lokesh Dhar, and Jyoti Deshpande under the B62 Studios banner, Dhurandhar is clearly more than just a movie. It’s a cinematic movement in the making. Dhar isn’t following trends — he’s dictating them. And if this first look is anything to go by, Dhurandhar might just be the cultural juggernaut of the year.