Ranveer Singh’s role in Dhurandhar has attracted attention ever since the blockbuster project was announcedThe film’s producer has now opened up about the creative vision behind selecting the actor and what made him the perfect choice for the character.
Published: August 1, 2026, 6:54 PM IST
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Dhurandhar producer opens up on Ranveer Singh’s casting (PC: Twitter)
Ranveer Singh’s juggernaut Dhurandhar became one of the biggest talking points after its release, with the film receiving massive attention from audiencesWhile the actor’s intense performance as an Indian spy was widely discussed, the choice to cast him in the lead role also became a subject of interestThe makers recently opened up about the idea behind selecting Ranveer for the character and explained why his acting ability mattered more than his star imageThe film’s journey was described as a challenging yet passionate process that required complete dedication from everyone involved.
Why was Ranveer Singh chosen for Dhurandhar?
Dhurandhar co-producer and Jio Studios CEO Jyoti Deshpande recently discussed the making of the film with Outlook Business and shared the reason behind casting Ranveer SinghAccording to her, the team wanted actors who could fully connect with the characters rather than simply choose names based on popularity.
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Talking about the scale and challenges of creating the film, Jyoti said, “Dhurandhar is a project that overran multiple times, and I indulged it every timeI reinvented itYou know, somehow one part became two parts, but we found a way… there was mad convictionEveryone was involvedAditya Dhar, to begin withAnd Ranveer Singh, the actor, who went all in and did nothing else for the duration of the filmEvery technician who was part of that film, whether it’s cinematography, sound design, editing, everyone was all inWe all knew we were making something that had so much purpose, so much heart, that had never been seen before, that had never been done beforeAnd it was almost like, if we don’t do this, we’re not aliveI mean, we have to do this against all oddsSo it defied everythingI had to keep finding a way to move forward and not stop.”
The producer explains Ranveer Singh’s casting choice
Jyoti further explained that adding expensive stars to an already high-budget project could have created financial challengesShe said the team wanted talent that could justify the demands of the story.
“There were no safe things we could do because it was already an expensive film to shootNow, if we added expensive actors as well, it was going to render the film unviable on day oneSo we wanted performers rather than the so-called stars… I had worked with Ranveer on Ram-Leela and Bajirao Mastani, when he wasn’t this bigSo I had worked with him when he was starting out, and I still believe those are some of my favourite films of Ranveer SinghI find him an absolutely outstanding actor who gives it allHe transforms into a characterI love that about him, the fact that he is not Ranveer Singh in that filmWhen he has to become Bajirao, he becomes BajiraoWhen he has to become Khilji, he becomes KhiljiWhen he has to become the Gully Boy, he becomes the Gully BoySo he transforms; he doesn’t play Ranveer Singh.”
About Dhurandhar
Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar follows the story of Jaskirat Singh Rangi, also known as Hamza Ali Mazari, an Indian agent sent to Lyari in Pakistan for a dangerous missionHe enters a Baloch gang and attempts to complete his assignment while becoming part of the local community.
The film featured Ranveer Singh along with Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Danish Pandor, Naveen Kaushik, Saumya Tandon, Manav Gohil, Bimal Oberoi and other prominent actorsReleased on December 5, 2025, Dhurandhar achieved remarkable success and earned over Rs 1307 crore globallyThe sequel, titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge also continued the franchise’s strong performance, further increasing expectations around the story’s next chapter.
