A new Bollywood spy thriller has become a hot topic in both India and Pakistan. The film, Dhurandhar, was released in cinemas last week and is already getting strong reactions. While many viewers are praising its action and scale, others are raising serious questions about its message.
The movie is nearly three and a half hours long and is shot in a dark, old-style tone. It tells a violent story of spies, gangsters, and secret missions. The plot is set against the long history of tension between India and Pakistan. The timing of the release has added to the debate, as it comes only months after fresh tensions between the two countries in May, following an attack in Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir. India blamed Pakistan for the incident, a claim Islamabad has denied.
Since the partition of British India in 1947, India and Pakistan have fought four wars. Three of these wars were over the disputed region of Kashmir. This long and painful history forms the background of the film.
Popular actor Ranveer Singh plays the lead role. He appears as an Indian intelligence officer who enters Karachi to break criminal and militant networks. The movie shows a world filled with danger, bloodshed, and secret operations across borders.
However, not everyone is impressed. Some critics say the film uses strong nationalist themes and presents a one-sided view of history. They argue that such stories may increase misunderstanding instead of encouraging dialogue. According to them, this is part of a growing trend in Bollywood where political drama is mixed with patriotic messaging.
Despite the criticism, Dhurandhar is drawing large crowds. It has clearly struck a chord, proving once again that films based on real political tensions can deeply divide opinions while capturing public attention.