India, March 19 -- Dhurandhar: The Revenge was never meant to exist, if one goes by industry whispers. The original vision was a single, sprawling film. Somewhere along the way, just before the release of Dhurandhar last year, the makers sensed something bigger at play. The material had the weight of a saga. The result is what we now have: a three-hour Dhurandhar: Part One, followed by a three hour fifty minute continuation in The Revenge.

The obvious question: was the split justified?

The latest film wastes no time delving into the origins of Hamza Ali Mazari, aka Jaskirat Singh Rangi (Ranveer Singh), and builds an emotional backstory that explains his motivation. Driven by a deeply personal tragedy, Hamza's journey takes a sharp turn ...