EXCLUSIVE: Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar Part 1 expected to be 3 hours 32 minutes long; will be Bollywood’s LONGEST film since Jodhaa Akbar

Bollywood Hungama has been at the forefront in delivering breaking news about the much-awaited film, Dhurandhar. We were the first to announce that the Ranveer Singh-starrer is a two-part saga; this news created a stir in the industry. Prior to this newsbreak, we informed readers that Dhurandhar is expected to last 3 hours. Bollywood Hungama has now learned that the run time of the first part of Dhurandhar is longer than expected. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Dhurandhar Part 1’s length is said to be around 3 hours and 32 minutes. The final run time has been kept under wraps. But it’s expected to be close to 3 ½ hours long. The process of acquiring the censor certificate has begun. Once the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) passes the film in a few days from now, the exact run time will be known.”An insider told Bollywood Hungama, “Dhurandhar tells a vast story and hence the lengthy run time. Director Aditya Dhar is an expert storyteller. Look at Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019) or his productions like Article 370 (2024), Dhoom Dhaam (2025) and the recently-released Baramulla (2025). He always ensures that there’s a lot happening in his films and that the goings-on don’t feel stretched. Dhurandhar’s storytelling will be on the same lines. There would be so much happening that the audience would be gripped from start to finish.”If Dhurandhar indeed has a run time of 3 hours and 32 minutes, it’ll be Bollywood’s longest film since Jodhaa Akbar (2008). The Hrithik Roshan-Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starrer was 3 hours and 34 minutes long. In the last 25 years, there have been 24 Hindi films with a run time of more than 3 hours. Dhurandhar is the sixth longest Bollywood film since 2000 after LOC Kargil (2003; 4 hours and 7 minutes), Lagaan (2001; 3 hours and 44 minutes), Salaam-E-Ishq (2007; 3 hours and 36 minutes), Mohabbatein (2000; 3 hours and 35 minutes) and Jodhaa Akbar (2008; 3 hours and 34 minutes). The 3 hours plus Hindi films in the last 25 years (arranged in the order of their release): 1. Mohabbatein (2000) 3 hours and 35 minutes 2. Lagaan (2001) 3 hours and 44 minutes 3. Gadar Ek Prem Katha (2001) 3 hours and 6 minutes 4. Dil Chahta Hai (2001) 3 hours and 4 minutes 5. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) 3 hours and 30 minutes 6. Devdas (2002) 3 hours and 4 minutes 7. The Hero: Love Story Of A Spy (2003) 3 hours and 3 minutes 8. LOC Kargil (2003) 4 hours and 7 minutes 9. Lakshya (2004) 3 hours and 5 minutes 10. Veer-Zaara (2004) 3 hours and 12 minutes 11. Swades (2004) 3 hours and 15 minutes 12. Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo (2004) 3 hours and 6 minutes 13. Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2005) 3 hours and 28 minutes 14. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) 3 hours and 12 minutes 15. Salaam-E-Ishq (2007) 3 hours and 36 minutes 16. Jodhaa Akbar (2008) 3 hours and 34 minutes 17. Ghajini (2008) 3 hours and 4 minutes 18. What’s Your Raashee? (2009) 3 hours and 20 minutes 19. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) 3 hours and 8 minutes 20. M S Dhoni The Untold Story (2016) 3 hours and 10 minutes 21. Animal (2023) 3 hours and 23 minutes 22. Maidaan (2024) 3 hours and 1 minute 23. The Bengal Files (2025) 3 hours and 25 minutes 24. Dhurandhar (2025) 3 hours and 32 minutes (expected)Also Read: Dhurandhar: Massive public demand pushes early release of ‘Ishq Jalakar Karvaan’.

EXCLUSIVE: Dhurandhar makers opt for a low-key promotion strategy; Ranveer Singh to keep a low profile before release

The much-awaited trailer of Dhurandhar was launched in a grand event held at Mumbai’s iconic Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre. The event was graced not just by the film’s team and members of the media but also by nearly 2000 fans of lead actor Ranveer Singh. This has led to expectations among his admirers that Ranveer and others in the star cast, namely R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Sara Arjun, will come out again for promotions in the days to come. However, Bollywood Hungama has learned that it’s not going to happen and there’s a solid reason behind this decision. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “The makers of the film, Jio Studios and B62 Studios, have decided to opt for a low-key promotional strategy. This means that Ranveer Singh would avoid appearances on TV shows. He won’t be going for any more big-scale events or promotional city tours and interviews either.”The source continued, “Ranveer Singh agreed with this decision and he wanted the same strategy as well. He had become overexposed during Cirkus (2022) and a few of his previous films. Hence, he wants to avoid that mistake and let the work do the talking. Thankfully, the film is quite garam the teaser got viewers excited and the trailer has further enhanced the hype. After the release, they might decide to open up to the media.”An industry insider commented, “Sometimes, less is more. In recent times, we saw the no-promotional decision worked wonders for Saiyaara. Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat makers, too, remained absent from promotions and spoke about the film and went on a roadshow only after the film’s release. When you have the backing of impactful assets, this promotional tactic can work wonders.”Dhurandhar also stars Sanjay Dutt and Akshaye Khanna. It releases in cinemas on December 5. Blast from the pastIn January 2023, trade veteran Taran Adarsh, in an interview with Bollywood Hungama, decoded what was going wrong with Ranveer Singh as far as his box office pull was concerned and why his contemporary Ranbir Kapoor was a bigger draw at the box office. He told Bollywood Hungama, “Ranbir Kapoor ki strategy ko main daad dena chahoonga. He is one actor who is not overexposed. Agar aap dekhenge toh har actor aaj ki tareekh mein apne airport looks de raha hai, ya release ke baad social media pe zinda rehne ki koshish karta hai. Lekin inhonein Brahmastra (2022) ke baad koi public outing mein zyada nazar nahin aate. This is what I like about Ranbir Kapoor and which is lacking in Ranveer Singh.”He continued, “Ranveer Singh ko aap har doosre din dekh rahe hain kisi ad mein, kisi photo session mein, alag-alag events mein jaa rahe hain. And then unki film aati hai and there is no excitement left. 70s and 80s ke actors ne apne kaam ko kahaa ki woh baat karega. Aaj ki tareekh mein aap itna overexpose ho gaye hain ki you are going wrong drastically. I think you need to cut down on your public appearances. That’s a big takeaway from 2022.”Also Read: Arjun Rampal credits Aditya Dhar for his ‘Angel of Death’ avatar in Dhurandhar; says, “Thanks to him for making us look so different and unrecognizable on screen”.

EXCLUSIVE: Ranveer Singh to promote Dhurandhar at closing ceremony of 56th International Film Festival of India in Goa on November 28; Kriti Sanon, Rajinkanth to also attend

Bollywood Hungama has been at the forefront in giving exclusive news about Dhurandhar. We were the first ones to break the news that 2000 Ranveer Singh fans will be in attendance at the grand trailer launch of Dhurandhar at Mumbai’s iconic Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre. Later, we informed readers that Dhurandhar is expected to have a run time of more than three hours. A day before the trailer launch, Bollywood Hungama broke the internet with the news that Dhurandhar is a two-part saga. And now, we are back with another exclusive piece of information about the much-awaited action entertainer. A source told us, “The team of Dhurandhar will make its presence felt at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), which is currently going on in Goa. The closing ceremony will be held at the expansive Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium, Panjim, Goa, on the evening of the last day, that is, November 28. The Dhurandhar team will make its presence felt at this event. The closing ceremony of IFFI is usually grand and attended by several people from the media, industry and aam junta. Hence, it would serve as a perfect venue to speak about the film. Even for IFFI, this will prove beneficial as the presence of the team of the film will further add to the eyeballs.”The source continued, “Lead actor Ranveer Singh and director Aditya Dhar are expected to be there for sure. Ranveer is expected to perform on the songs of the film. Others from the team are also expected to be present at the IFFI closing ceremony.” Besides Ranveer Singh, Dhurandhar also stars Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and Sara Arjun. It is backed by Jio Studios and B62 Studios. As per a creative shared by IFFI’s social media handle, Rajinikanth and Kriti Sanon are also going to attend the closing ceremony. The grand 2024 closing ceremonyBollywood Hungama was present at the closing ceremony of the 55th IFFI, held on November 28, 2024, and it was a star-studded affair. The highlight was that Rashmika Mandanna and producer Y Ravi Shankar promoted Pushpa 2 at the event. Allu Arjun was also scheduled to attend but had to cancel at the last moment. Also Read: Arjun Rampal credits Aditya Dhar for his ‘Angel of Death’ avatar in Dhurandhar; says, “Thanks to him for making us look so different and unrecognizable on screen”.

SCOOP: Dhurandhar expected to have a run time of 3 hours plus; will be Ranveer Singh’s LENGTHIEST film

All eyes are on Dhurandhar and hence, its trailer is highly awaited. It was all set to be launched on November 12, but due to the circumstances last week, it was pushed to Tuesday, November 18. As the world waits to ascertain if the trailer is as exciting as the teaser, Bollywood Hungama has learned that, going by the recent trends of several biggies, Dhurandhar has also turned out to be a lengthy film. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Dhurandhar has a vast and expansive storyline. The focus is on Ranveer Singh’s character and what he goes through, while there are also other actors who have a crucial part. Director Aditya Dhar is clear that he doesn’t want to rush through the narrative and at the same time, ensure that every scene engages and excites the audience.”The source continued, “At present, the final run time of Dhurandhar is more than 3 hours. It is somewhere around 3 hours and 5 minutes. The final duration, locked by Aditya Dhar, Jio Studios and B62 Studios, will be known in the next 10 days.” It remains to be seen if the length is brought down or if it remains the same as mentioned above. If Dhurandhar is indeed 185 minutes long, it’ll turn out to be the lengthiest film of Ranveer Singh’s career. Until now, that honour was enjoyed by Dil Dhadakne Do (2015), which was 2 hours and 51 minutes long. This was followed by Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023), which had a run time of 2 hours and 48 minutes (in cinemas). Then came 83 (2021) and Padmaavat (2018); their duration was 2 hours and 43 minutes. Kill Dil (2014) is his shortest film, as it had a run time of just 1 hour and 57 minutes. Besides Ranveer Singh, Dhurandhar also stars Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and Sara Arjun. The entire team of the film, except Sanjay and Akshaye, is expected to attend the trailer launch on November 18. Also Read: Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal to unveil Dhurandhar trailer on Nov 18 after unexpected postponement.

R. Madhavan’s unrecognisable first look from Dhurandhar revealed; watch

In a dramatic reveal that’s taken the internet by storm, actor R. Madhavan has debuted a striking new look for his upcoming film Dhurandhar. The first-look poster, shared by co-star Ranveer Singh on Instagram, labels Madhavan’s character as the “Charioteer of Karma”. In the poster, Madhavan is seated on a sofa, dressed sharply in a suit, his expression stern, with his hand resting on his face. According to the article, “In the poster, R. Madhavan sat on a couch and gave a stern expression. Dressed in a suit, he looked in front of him with his face resting on his hand.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ranveer Singh (@ranveersingh) Ranveer’s Instagram post reads, “The Charioteer of Karma. 3 Days To Go! #DhurandharTrailer out on 12th November at 12: 12 PM. In Cinemas 5th December.”The unveiling sparked a wave of online reactions. Some fans pointed out resemblances to real-life figures. One comment said, “Blockbuster .”A different user observed, “This character looks very similar to Paresh Rawal’s character in Uri.”The comparisons underline just how boldly the new look distinguishes Madhavan’s character from his previous appearances. Dhurandhar is being directed by Aditya Dhar and features a star-studded cast including Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna and Sanjay Dutt. Produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, the film is billed as a “dark and action-packed thriller” and is set to release in cinemas on 5 December 2025. Also Read : R Madhavan opens up on reuniting with Ajay Devgn in De De Pyaar De 2; says, “This one’s more about one-upmanship”.

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