Dhurandhar The Revenge focuses on Hamza's journey from his earlier days as Jaskirat Singh Rangi to the deadly weapon he has become now. Did he accomplish his mission, and what happens in the end is the movie's basic story.

Performances

Ranveer Singh is the heart and soul of Dhurandhar The Revenge. In the first part, too, he had a great part, but one felt like he was part of an ensemble. Here, he takes charge. The change from Jaskirat to Hamza Ali Mazari is wonderful.

From the first action block to the ending on an emotional note, there is an intensity in the act that jumps off the screen. Ranveer Singh lives the part and makes the extraordinary action believable. Not only that despite becoming such a powerful character, the actor also manages to bring a vulnerable side to it, which makes it all the more relatable. On the emotional side, there are many moments, but the beginning and the ending easily stand out for the contrast.

It goes without saying that Hamza, the character, will be forever memorable in Ranveer Singh's career.

Sara Arjun doesn't have much to do this time, though. She is mostly seen in the background, barring a couple of crucial scenes during the second half. She is fine, but as a character, it follows a cliched arc.

Analysis

Aditya Dhar returns for the second, and concluding chapter, Dhurandhar The Revenge. The movie is a direct continuation of the story which was left at the end of Dhurandhar, with the focus on the central character Hamza.

Without wasting any time, Aditya Dhar gets going as he takes us to a flashback of the protagonist Hamza. While doing so, he also clearly introduces the key characters that will be critical to the narrative ahead.

But what stands immediately is the opening action block. It is terrific, blood-curdling set to an excellent background score and racy cuts. We are totally immersed in the action and also the emotion with what follows next. Dhurandhar The Revenge is up and running immediately.

The narrative settles smoothly into a rhythm, and it follows it until the end with a little big of slowdown during the emotional sequences, whenever they arrive.

For the large part, though, Dhurandhar 2 feels like one action set piece after another. The chapter-wise narrative of the first part is used here, as well, but the geopolitical freshness of the original is missing.

As we already (assuming that the first part has been seen) have seen the entire Lyaari's world, there is nothing new here. What we get here is the rise of the protagonist Hamza to become the king of the town and be the heart of the operation that India has undertaken.

The narrative is therefore more action-heavy than dramatic. There are no real twists and turns, barring the interval and towards the end. But it is always slick and racy and doesn't make one bored. The interval block finally introduces us to the main conflict in the story and ends the first half on a satisfying note.

The second half continues the momentum of the first. Remember, the movie is already close to two hours by this time. And still one looks forward to what happens next. It's the maintenance of this curiosity that is the secret of the movie's ultimate success.

The superficial writing could be seen as the proceedings move further in the second half. Some parts are so over-the-top written to evoke the patriotic feeling in these sequences.

Just when one thinks that the monotony has started to set in and things are moving in a formulaic fashion, there is the big dramatic turn that makes one glued to the proceedings. The issue with the hero becoming too powerful is also dealt with here neatly.

The final two chapters are where Dhurandhar The Revenge regains the lost ground, if any. It constitutes the last one hour and is action-packed with small twists also thrown into it. The ending chapter, in particular, named Dhurandhar, is where the movie ends things on an extremely satisfying note. More about it would be spoiling the fun, but let's just say that one would walk out feeling thrilled and with a very enjoyable experience.

The fact that despite a four-hour run time, one doesn't get up until the end credits roll should say enough. In the end, the second part isn't a classic tale like the first, but a massy conclusion to the patriotic saga. Also, the patriotism here is worn on the sleeve and in your face sometimes. The political leanings, too, could be an issue for a few, but the overwhelming patriotic high and elevations make it very enjoyable.

Overall, Dhurandhar The Revenge is a blockbuster mass continuation of the first part. It is a blood-soaking revenge tale with heavy violence, but everything feels earned and therefore, mighty satisfying.

Performances by Others Actors

Arjun Rampal is the main antagonist this time, but he, too, gets relegated to the backseat for most of the time. It's only towards the end that he finally gets to unleash his maniac side a little bit. He is good in action and has a neat presence, but could have been much better used.

Sanjay Dutt, clearly playing a supporting part, is the most chilled actor in the cast. His body language and attitude make for an enjoyable character. Also, the director did a superb job with the way his character ended. However, it's more relatable to his hardcore fans.

R Madhavan and Rakesh Bedi are reliable as usual. The former has a little bit more to do this time, and he is powerful in the key moments given to him in the most subtlest of ways. The latter starts casually and is almost forgotten before one crucial appearance that elevates him to the next level. The rest of the cast is dependable and delivers the required.

Music and Other Departments?

The songs and background score follow the same pattern as the first place. They are mostly techno remixes of the old songs, but boy, what a job Shashwat Sachdev has done. He lifts the proceedings out and out with the score and song selections. The vintage songs' usage, their smooth integration with the narrative, is a matter of study for those interested.

The movie is technically brilliant with fantastic cinematography, editing and artwork. Enough has been said about them in the first part itself. Suffice to say, they continue the work here, too. The action choreography is brutal yet satisfying. If there is one slightly weak department, it's the writing. It gives a superficial loud feel to the proceedings. However, some parts are good.

Highlights?

Ranveer Singh

BGM

Crisp Screenplay

Direction

Last One Hour

Ending

Drawbacks?

Thin Story

Politics (It's Not For All)

Missing Depth Of First Part

Did I Enjoy It?

Yes. Keeping all the expectations in mind, the concluding part is an enjoyable affair for a fairly large part of the duration. And that's a big deal considering it's a nearly four-hour movie.

Will You Recommend It?

Yes. There are minor issues, and some political choices taken by the director, but those should not be an issue in the larger scheme of things and grand execution.

Dhurandhar The Revenge Movie Reviewed by Kalyan

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