Dhurandhar
Social conversation around Dhurandhar is highly polarized, with strong nationalist praise and equally strong accusations of propaganda and problematic portrayals.
Buzz Score
47.55/100
social buzz · out of 100
Watch Score
3.2/10
AI watch recommendation · out of 10
Sentiment
Mixed
overall tone
Mentions
25
tracked posts
Dhurandhar (Movie) — Reviews & Audience Reactions
Discussion trend
Buzz score history
5 snapshots
↓ 33
Average
75
Peak
83
Based on social media discussions
Sentiment mix
Audience mood breakdown
Positive
36%
Neutral
32%
Negative
32%
Audience verdict
Watch Score
3.2/10
Consensus
Strong Negative
Confidence
86%
High-engagement posts overwhelmingly frame Dhurandhar as politically charged/propaganda and culturally divisive, with recurring complaints about its long ~4‑hour runtime, high ticket prices/no interval and disappointing storytelling. Positive mentions exist but are low-engagement and outweighed by widespread, strongly expressed criticism.
Audience highlights
Patriotic/new-India messaging that resonated with nationalist audiences
Strong box-office performance and packed theatres
Cinematic moments and emotional final chapter praised by some viewers
What people loved
- Patriotic/new-India messaging that resonated with nationalist audiences
- Strong box-office performance and packed theatres
- Cinematic moments and emotional final chapter praised by some viewers
Common criticisms
- Accusations that the film functions as political propaganda
- Concerns about portrayal of religion and real figures (e.g., Atiq Ahmed) being problematic
- Complaints about runtime/absence of interval, ticket prices, and customer service for refunds
Quick facts
- Type
- Movie
- Released
- Dec 5, 2025
- Genre
- Action, Crime, Thriller
About
Dhurandhar is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language spy and action thriller film written, co-produced, and directed by Aditya Dhar