New Delhi, March 22 -- In large, high-stakes films, it is often the supporting characters who quietly carry the emotional and thematic weight of the story. These roles may not dominate screen time, but they can shape how audiences understand the central conflict. A strong example of this can be seen in the character of Sanyal, played by R Madhavan, in Dhurandhar.

Sanyal stands apart from the film's louder, more action-driven figures. While the story unfolds as a tense, nationalist thriller, his character operates with restraint.

Yet, unlike a purely passive observer, Sanyal is also central to the action itself. It is his decision-making that sets the narrative in motion. He is the one who sends Hamza to Karachi, effectively triggering t...