Ranveer Singh’s highly awaited spy thriller ‘Dhurandhar’ is all set to hit cinemas on December 5, 2025. The film, directed by Aditya Dhar, has already created a buzz with its star-studded cast and gripping espionage storyline. Fans are curious not only about the action-packed sequences but also where they can watch it digitally after its theatrical run.

‘Dhurandhar’ OTT release

According to OTTplay, Netflix has officially acquired the film’s post-theatrical digital rights. The espionage thriller is expected to stream exclusively on Netflix from January 30, 2026. The Netflix release is expected to attract a global audience, making ‘Dhurandhar’ one of the major OTT releases of early 2026.

Ensemble cast raises excitement among audience

‘Dhurandhar’ features a powerful star cast including Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal. Ranveer takes on the lead role as ‘The Wrath of God’, a fearless Indian intelligence agent.The film’s plot is inspired by covert operations conducted by India’s RAW and is set in the volatile Lyari region of Pakistan. Ranveer’s character embarks on a daring Black Ops mission to infiltrate and dismantle organised crime and terrorism networks, promising high-stakes espionage and thrilling action.

Director clarifies character not inspired by real-life hero

Following the film’s announcement, fans speculated that Ranveer Singh’s role might be based on Major Mohit Sharma, who went undercover as Iftikhar Bhatt and infiltrated Hizbul Mujahideen in the early 2000s.Director Aditya Dhar addressed the rumours on social media, replying to Major Mohit’s brother, “Hi, sir, our film Dhurandhar is not based on the life of braveheart Major Mohit Sharma AC(P) SM. This is an official clarification.”Dhar added, “I assure you, if we do make a biopic on Mohit sir in the future, we will do it with full consent and in complete consultation with the family, and in a way that truly honours his sacrifice for the nation and the legacy it has left for all of us.” This confirms that ‘Dhurandhar’ is a fictional espionage thriller, not a biopic.