Dhurandhar The Revenge: Action Director Aejaz Gulab Reveals ‘Only 60% Of Brutality’ Made Final Cut; Reveals, “Ranveer Singh And Arjun Rampal Got Injured Multiple Times”

Dhurandhar The Revenge is not just rewriting box office records but also leaving audiences stunned with its unapologetically intense, raw, and gory action. The Aditya Dhar directorial has been widely applauded for pushing the boundaries of action storytelling in Hindi cinema, delivering sequences so brutal that they can make viewers look away. All thanks to action director Aejaz Gulab who wnet all out.

From the shocking (spoiler alert!) moment where Uzair Baloch beheads Arshad Pappu and plays football with it, to the gripping, nearly 30-minute-long climax fight between Hamza and Major Iqbal, the film has sparked conversations for its visceral, no-holds-barred approach.

Aejaz Gulab Reveals ‘Only 60% Of Brutality’ Made Final Cut Of Dhurandhar 2

Now, shedding light on how these sequences came to life, action director Aejaz Gulab revealed that what audiences saw on screen was actually toned down. Speaking to Hindi Rush, he shared, “We had shot all the brutality in detail, but what you see in the film is just 60%. Since we’re in the OTT era and kids may eventually watch it, we had to tone it down.”

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The action director also credited Aditya Dhar for giving the team complete creative freedom to experiment. He said, “Aditya Dhar gave us full freedom. He said, ‘Aejaz bhai, think as brutal as you can. Kill in the most intense ways you can imagine.’ And we did exactly that, while he added his directorial touch. Aditya is extremely calm and sharp-minded, but when it comes to action, his thinking operates on a completely different level.”

Interestingly, some of the film’s most striking moments weren’t even planned. Recalling one such instance, Aejaz revealed that the scene where Hamza uses debris to kill an aide of Major Iqbal inside a masjid was improvised on set. “A lot of ideas were created on the spot. Aditya wanted the action to feel ‘manly’—not just simple pushes or throws.”

Aejaz Gulab Reveals The Making Of The Intense Climax Sequence Of Dhurandhar 2

The film’s extended climax, especially the masjid sequence, was one of the toughest portions to execute. “The masjid sequence alone took six days of rehearsal and 14 days to shoot. Maintaining continuity was extremely challenging. Every department, from hair and makeup to costume, worked tirelessly. Taking reference photos after each shot to recreate the same look with precision the next day,” he explained.

The much-talked-about chain fight between Ranveer Singh and Arjun Rampal also came at a physical cost. He revealed, “We obviously couldn’t use a real chain, so we designed a rubber prop. It wouldn’t cut the skin, but it still caused pain, and Ranveer bore it. So did Arjun. Both of them got injured multiple times during that climax.”

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Despite the injuries, both actors remained relentless. “They wouldn’t stop—even during rehearsals, they pushed each other for real. They were so immersed in the scene that even after getting hurt, they refused to take breaks. We use lighter props for safety, but when used with force, they still hurt. In that chain sequence, we even had to stretch Ranveer Singh’s eyes when Arjun tightened the chain around his face,” he added.

Summing up the action design, Aejaz noted how the film blended realism with technique. “The sequences are a blend of dummy props, clever camera work, and computer graphics.”

With Dhurandhar The Revenge continuing to dominate both the box office and audience conversations, its action sequences have clearly set a new benchmark for intensity in Indian cinema. Backed by fearless performances and uncompromising vision, the film proves that when craft meets conviction, the result can be as gripping as it is unforgettable.

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Varsha Tiwari

Varsha Tiwari is a budding content writer passionate about Bollywood, pop culture, and the stories behind the spotlight. She enjoys breaking down trends, celebrity moments, and film narratives into engaging, reader-friendly content. Always curious and observant, she is currently pursuing a Master’s in Communication and Journalism. Outside of writing, she enjoys painting because storytelling doesn’t always need words to make an impact.