This episode, we switch gears completely and review Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar (Uri: The Surgical Strike).With a massive cast including Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Sara Arjun, Dhurandhar is a sprawling, intense, and brutally violent political thriller loosely inspired by real events.In this episode, Sravan and Tarun discuss:Whether a 3.5-hour runtime is justifiedRanveer Singh’s performance vs his real-life personaWhy the film is technically excellent but emotionally drainingComparisons to Chhaava and AnimalThe violence, pacing, rewatch value, and chapter-based structureWhy this works as cinema, but not as comfort viewingThis is one of the better-made films of the year, even if it’s not one you’ll rush to rewatch.Let us know what you thought — did Dhurandhar live up to the hype?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-gxdwcxGWDE Timestamps 00:24 – Welcome to Paisa Vasool + Dhurandhar intro01:09 – Aditya Dhar after Uri + cast overview01:45 – Akshaye Khanna appreciation02:30 – Supporting cast: Sanjay Dutt, Madhavan, Arjun Rampal03:08 – Budget, box office & reception03:48 – “Loosely based on true events” discussion04:17 – Initial reactions: intense but well made05:05 – Structure, chapters & technical execution05:33 – Acting performances across the cast06:01 – Violence & brutality warning06:23 – Comparisons to Chhaava06:57 – Rewatch value discussion07:22 – Sequel confirmation07:39 – Ranveer Singh performance breakdown08:33 – Career comparison & recent films09:06 – Violence vs Animal09:45 – Pakistan setting & Thailand shoot10:20 – Language & authenticity discussion10:44 – Runtime & pacing issues11:05 – First half vs second half11:24 – Final recommendation11:49 – OTT viewing potential12:11 – Chapter format & series idea12:44 – Year-end plans & future episodes13:16 – Where to find Paisa Vasool13:52 – Why good films sometimes spark less debate14:14 – Historical accuracy disclaimer14:30 – Comparison to Raazi15:05 – Final thoughts & wrap-up Follow us: Instagram: @paisavasoolpod TikTok: @paisavasool6 Email: cognitiverecalibrationpodcast@gmail.comThe equipment we use:Rode Podmic: https://amzn.to/2LSeJPbRodecaster Pro: https://amzn.to/3bLykLPRode PSA1 Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/2M0ujIpXLR Cables: https://amzn.to/38QTEOgåIf you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3gjnw87åBuy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibrationAcast Supporter: https://supporter.acast.com/cognitive-recalibrationIf you enjoy our content, don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you haven't already done so, please give us a review on iTunes or Spotify and help spread the word.#Dhurandhar #RanveerSingh #PaisaVasool #AdityaDhar #HindiCinema #BollywoodReview #AkshayeKhanna #IndianCinema #MovieReview #PoliticalThriller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.