Early fan reviews are calling Aditya Dhar’s action film a “paisa vasool” mass entertainer, praising Ranveer Singh’s intense performance and the solid background score.
December 5, 2025: Aditya Dhar’s highly-anticipated gangster drama, Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh in his major comeback role, hit theaters today, December 5, and the initial audience verdict is overwhelmingly positive.
Despite being mired in pre-release controversies and facing an alleged “cancel culture,” early reviews pouring in from fans on X (formerly Twitter) are declaring the film a massive “paisa vasool” (worth the money) success.
Ranveer Singh’s ‘Phenomenal’ Comeback
The majority of early audience reactions are unanimous in praising Ranveer Singh’s performance, which many critics had eagerly awaited after his two-year hiatus.
- “Ranveer Singh is on absolute fire, BGM hits HARD, action is wild… A full-on mass entertainer—don’t miss it!” wrote one ecstatic user, rating it five stars.
- Another fan described it as a “POWERFUL ACTION-PACKED THEATRICAL” experience, adding that Ranveer delivers “one of his most emotional gritful performances.”
- Some reviews noted that Ranveer was on “another LEVEL,” with his performance being “mind-blowing,” despite the film’s lengthy runtime of 3 hours and 34 minutes.
High Praise for Action and Ensemble Cast
Beyond the lead actor, the early buzz highlights the technical execution and the powerful ensemble cast assembled by director Aditya Dhar.
- Action and BGM: A significant portion of the positive reviews specifically commended the film’s solid background score (BGM) and its “well-crafted action sequences,” calling the music “top-notch” and the editing “fast, sharp & pulse-racing.”
- Ensemble Power: While Ranveer is the clear star, actors like Akshaye Khanna are also being lauded for their “phenomenal” performances. The supporting cast, which includes Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal, is being collectively hailed for making Dhurandhar a “powerhouse ensemble.”
Defying Pre-Release Negativity
The positive box office reception comes a day after Aditya Dhar’s wife, actress Yami Gautam, publicly called out the “paid PR” and “extortion” culture in Bollywood that she alleged was manufacturing negativity against Dhurandhar even before its release.
Echoing this sentiment, several early viewers are urging others to disregard critical reviews. One internet user commented, “Guys, please don’t believe negative critic reviews. Go and watch #Dhurandhar yourself, then share your own verdict/opinion.” The film appears to be overcoming its pre-release hurdles by delivering a high-octane theatrical experience.