Actor Ranveer Singh has surprised the Internet in the upcoming Sprinkle Action-thriller ‘Dhurandhar’. Social media users are guessing the role of National Security Advisor (NSA), Ajit Doval in the film. However, there are possibilities that Singh will play a lesser, yet important, real-life spy in the film.

A part of the Reddit users claimed that Singh plays the young version of Dowal, while Madhavan depicted the mature version describing the backstory. Along with media reports, the NSA chief has mentioned himself about living in Pakistan as part of the cover-up mission.

In secret operations performed by intelligence agencies, often there may be more than one agent involved in espionage. Is Dowal the only officer who was associated with espionage mission in Pakistan? The film’s scenes reflect the time period of the 2000s. While the estimated detective missions of the Dowal come with the 1980s’s 1990s schedule.

From the first look, ‘Dhurandhar’ is probably the story of an Indian detective, from the point of view of the current NSA chief. Reddit has actually indicated the army medal and Ashok Chakra recipient head Mohit Sharma from Elite 1 para (special forces) in Singh’s character.

Is Ranveer Singh playing the role of Major Mohit Sharma?

Major Sharma was an Indian Army officer who was awarded the first two valor decorations in his career. The first COAS for exemplary counter-termerism duty during the operation guard was a commendable card. This was followed by an army medal for valor after a secret operation in 2005.

Major Sharma was awarded India’s highest peace-time military decoration, Ashok Chakra in 2009. 31 -year -old, died during an encounter with militants in Hafruda forest in Kupwara region of Jammu and Kashmir.

Since Singh is shown in a young, bearded appearance, which has a close equality with Sharma, it is likely that the actor is playing the role of Para SF officer. It is considered as India’s most courageous military legends, the army chief infiltrated the terrorist network under the aka “Iqbal” in Pakistan and gained the trust of the terrorists, as stated by. Zee News,

In two minutes, Singh’s character, the first look of the 38-second look is shown in a violent battle with terrorists, blowing cars in Pakistan. His presence is similar to a terrorist, his disguise to explain that he is one of them.

Further adding weight to the principle, read in a redit post, “Dhurandhar based on Mohit Sharma infiltrated Hizbul Mujahideen?” It shared two pictures of Major Sharma with caption, “Ranveer can play the role of Mohit Sharma of special forces in Dhurandhar (SIC).”

These striking similarities indicate the secret operation of Sharma in Pakistan as well as a relationship between Singh’s on-screen, big-life spy. Equality has also been adapted to the actor as a physical appearance of an officer of special forces during its undercover mission.

Dhurandhar is not set in the 80s

Social media users also fought the initial claims that Aditya Dhar direction is scheduled against the backdrop of the 1980s. The audience highlighted the smartphones and earphones shown in the video. A sequence is specifically showing a flash screen monitor, yet, indicates a time period around the mid -2000s.

A redit post read, “Many people mentioned that the film was set in the 90s, but if you look at the poster of Benazir Bhutto closely, Ranveer raises him that you can see a smartphone in his hand.”

The glimpse of Pakistan’s political leadership also shows possible impacts from historical events in Pakistan. Dowal’s active involvement in secret operation is mostly responsible in the 1980s. Therefore, the rock-inspired background music (BGM) of ‘Dhurandhar’ is a sign of a modern time period.

The time of ‘Dhurandhar’ is a matter of debate

Emphasizing the topic of the film, as shown in The First Look, a user wrote, “Major Mohit Sharma became undercover in a terrorist organization based in Pakistan for two weeks as Ipatikhar Bhatt.

There is a debate on what the life story of the Indian detective is actually based on whom. There is uncertainty about the timelines of the events shown in the film, when Major Sharma was active in his detective missions. Although the first look claims the film to be based on real -life events, the production house has not been officially confirmed whether it is based on Dowl or Sharma.

The first look of ‘Dhurandhar’ opens with lion’s long hair playing, swings a cigarette from his lips, and is a dangerously intense expression. He is seen walking in a dark path, which is a voice warning. Some close-up shots focus on her blood-soaked face. The actor looks fierce in the violent video supported by pulsing music.

Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt and Arjun Rampal also play important roles in the film. ‘Dhurandhar’ is presented by Jio Studios, which is B62 Studio Production, and is written, directed and produced by Aditya Dhar.

Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar have co-produced the film. ‘Dhurandhar’ is scheduled to release on 5 December 2025.