Dhurandhar 2 Review: Blockbuster Buzz, But Is It Worth 4 Hours?

By the time I got to the theatre, the parking guy was already shouting, “Housefull ho gaya, next show ka lo!” That’s when you know a film isn’t just running, it’s trending in real life. Not Instagram trending. Real, sweaty, noisy, crowd-pushing kind of trending.

Dhurandhar

Inside, it felt like a cricket match more than a movie night. People arguing about reviews they hadn’t read, predicting box office numbers like stock market experts, someone loudly saying, “Bhai, ₹100 crore toh aise hi nikaal diya.” And somewhere in that noise sat Dhurandhar: The Revenge, waiting to either prove everyone right or completely divide the room.

I went in with one simple hope. Don’t bore me.

The first hour, I won’t lie, tests you a little.

It’s not bad, it’s just… slow. Like when a story takes too long to get to the point. Scenes stretch, characters talk in heavy tones, and you keep waiting for that one moment where things finally click. A couple of people in my row checked their phones. One uncle even got up, came back with samosas, and still didn’t miss much.

But then Ranveer Singh starts settling into the film.

Not in his usual loud, full-energy style. Here, he’s quieter. There’s anger, but it’s under control. There’s pain, but he doesn’t show it easily. You see it in his eyes more than his dialogue. Slowly, without you realising it, you start paying more attention to him.

By the time the story pulls him deeper into that dark Karachi world, you’re kind of locked in.

And then comes the second half, which honestly feels like a different film.

This is where things finally wake up. The action is bigger, sharper, and more engaging. Not just random explosions, but sequences that actually make you lean forward a bit. In my theatre, the talking stopped. That’s always the biggest sign that something is working.

There’s a stretch where everything just flows, action, tension, drama, all of it clicking together properly. You stop thinking about the runtime for a while.

But yeah, the length is real.

Almost four hours is not a joke. Even if you’re enjoying it, you feel it. Some scenes could’ve easily been shorter. Some parts repeat the same emotion again and again, like the film doesn’t fully trust you to understand it the first time.

It’s like being at a wedding where the food is great, but they keep serving more and more. At some point, you’re full, even if the taste is still good.

During the interval, I heard a guy say, “Yeh OTT pe aata toh mast series hota.” And honestly, he’s not wrong. The story has that kind of spread.

But then comes the last part, and this is where the film earns its applause.

The climax is strong. Not perfect, but powerful enough to make people sit quietly for a few seconds after it ends. No instant clapping, no rushing out. Just that small pause where everyone is thinking, “Okay… that was something.”

And that feeling matters.

Outside, the reactions were all mixed. One group was calling it a masterpiece. Another said it’s too long. A couple was arguing whether it’s better than the first part. But nobody was silent.

That’s the biggest thing about this film. It makes people talk.

The box office numbers already show what’s happening. Huge opening, crazy collections, full theatres. Clearly, people are curious. And once a film reaches that level, it almost becomes a must-watch, just to have your own opinion.

There was also some chaos before the release. Shows are getting cancelled because the film didn’t arrive on time, regional versions are coming late, and so on. But instead of hurting the film, it actually added to the hype. People wanted to see what all the fuss was about.

Now let’s talk about the violence.

This is not clean, stylish action. It’s rough in places. Some scenes are uncomfortable, not because they’re badly made, but because they’re too intense. You can see why it got an ‘A’ certificate. If you’re someone who doesn’t like heavy violence, a few parts might feel like too much.

So, final thought?

If you’re going in expecting a fast, simple entertainer, this might frustrate you. It takes time, it gets heavy, and it doesn’t always move smoothly.

But if you’re okay with a film that’s big, uneven, sometimes slow, but also has strong moments that hit properly, then it’s worth watching.

It’s not perfect. Not even close.

But it’s not forgettable either.

And these days, when most films come and go without leaving anything behind, that actually counts for something.

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