'Dhurandhar’ first look: Akshaye Khanna unveiled as the 'Apex Predator', to lock horns with Ranveer Singh in spy thriller

Filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s upcoming spy action thriller, ‘Dhurandhar’, took the internet by storm as Akshaye Khanna’s first-look poster was revealed today. The intense poster presents Khanna in a ferocious new avatar, earning his character the striking title “The Apex Predator” across social media buzz.

Akshaye Khanna’s intense new look breaks the mold

The first-look poster of Akshaye offers a stunning departure from his usually calm screen persona. It captures him in a raw, battle-worn state, his blood-smeared blue shirt and dirt-covered face telling stories of conflict and endurance. Half hidden in shadows, his injured features and keen eye convey both anger and restraint. The messy hair adds to the aura of a man who has been through chaos, making him appear unsettlingly powerful and unpredictable.

‘The Apex Predator’ confirms Khanna’s role as villain

The title “The Apex Predator” makes it clear that Akshaye will play the main villain in the spy thriller. The filmmakers have been revealing characters with unique titles, and this one continues that trend. Earlier, Arjun Rampal was introduced as the “Angel of Death,” while R. Madhavan was called the “Charioteer of Karma.” Khanna’s clever antagonist is said to go up against Ranveer Singh’s character, who works as an R&AW agent.

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Ranveer Singh leads promotions with creative character reveals

Ranveer Singh, who leads the cast and the film’s online promotions, revealed his character’s identity with a punchy line while sharing the first-look poster on social media. The creative naming style used for the film has sparked curiosity, framing it as a grand battle where each central character carries a symbolic, larger-than-life title — including Sanjay Dutt, unveiled as “The Jinn.”

Trailer release resumes amid postponement

The latest poster also announced that the official trailer of ‘Dhurandhar’ will drop tomorrow at exactly 12:12 PM. This update marks the revival of the film’s promotional campaign, which had been briefly paused. Earlier, the makers had postponed the trailer launch scheduled for November 12 following a tragic incident near Delhi’s Red Fort as a gesture of respect. The trailer will now debut on November 18, 2025, at 12:12 PM, paving the way for renewed build-up to the movie’s December release.




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