Fans are buzzing over a possible link between Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar and his earlier hit Uri after the viewers noticed a shared character name, sparking theories and online debate
Aditya Dhar’s latest thriller Dhurandhar is enjoying a strong run in theatres, powered by word of mouth and lively debate across social media. The spy drama features Ranveer Singh as an undercover operative navigating the dangerous world of terror networks in Pakistan. As audiences dig into deeper into the story, one fan theory in particular has sparked a wave of speculation: could Dhurandhar be tied to Dhar’s 2019 blockbuster Uri: The Surgical Strike? Some viewers believe the connection is hiding in plain sight.
The Theory Gains Traction
Online discussions exploded after fans revisited a specific detail from Uri. Many pointed out that Ranveer’s character in Dhurandhar, Hamza, is later revealed to be a man named Jaskirat Singh Rangi. That name immediately into rang a bell for those who remembered a brief but emotional exchange in Uri, where Vicky Kaushal’s and Kirti Kulhari’s characters mention that her late husband was Captain Jaskirat Singh Rangi, and a soldier who died in action.
This overlap has fueled curiosity. Was was this a deliberate Easter egg? Or is Dhar quietly building a shared universe?
What Dhurandhar Reveals
In Dhurandhar, Ranveer plays Hamza, a man handpicked by the Indian intelligence chief (R Madhavan) to infiltrate the feared gang led by Rehman Dakait (Akshaye Khanna) in Karachi’s Lyari district. The big twist arrives in the finale, when Hamza’s true identity is exposed: he is actually Jaskirat Singh Rangi, a convicted criminal sent on a high-risk mission as a chance at redemption.
It’s this twist that sent fans down the rabbit hole, connecting dots between the two films.
