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Dhurandhar Sequel Criticized for Length and Propaganda

3/21/2026

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Aditya Dhar’s sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, continues Hamza Ali Mazari, Indian undercover agent in Pakistan.
The nearly four-hour film amplifies violence and intertwines political propaganda, drawing on the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
Critics say the film lacks emotional depth, prioritizes political messaging over character development, and shows Hindutva nationalism.
Compared with the first film, the sequel feels rushed and overlong, delivering no compelling story.

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Story summary

Aditya Dhar’s sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, continues Hamza Ali Mazari, Indian undercover agent in Pakistan.
The nearly four-hour film amplifies violence and intertwines political propaganda, drawing on the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
Critics say the film lacks emotional depth, prioritizes political messaging over character development, and shows Hindutva nationalism.
Compared with the first film, the sequel feels rushed and overlong, delivering no compelling story.