Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar Becomes Longest Film After Jodhaa Akbar: Top 5 Longest Hindi Films Of All Time

The anticipation for 'Dhurandhar' has reached an all-time high because it not only marks the comeback of Ranveer Singh to films after two years, but also because of a rare milestone.

Dhurandhar's Official Runtime

According to Bollywood Hungama, 'Dhurandhar' was initially estimated to have a runtime of 3 hours and 32 minutes, but it has now received an official go-ahead from the censor board. Its final runtime is 214 minutes and 1 second, translating to 3 hours 34 minutes and 1 second. This makes it the longest Bollywood film in nearly two decades while surpassing Ashutosh Gowarikar's 'Jodhaa Akbar', which released in 2008, running for 3 hours and 33 minutes.

The extended runtime of Dhurandhar reflects the grand scale and intense storytelling of the film.

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Top 5 Longest Hindi Films Of All Time

1. LOC: Kargil (4 hours 15 minutes)

A war drama based on the 1999 Kargil War between India and Pakistan. The movie is based on the true stories of several Indian Army officers and soldiers, covering their missions and personal lives, and the ultimate sacrifices they made for their country during a recapture mission of Indian posts on the Line of Control (LOC).

2. Mera Naam Joker (4 hours 8 minutes)

A lifetime epic romantic drama narrated through three chapters, it recounts the life of Raju, a circus clown, who camouflages his sorrows with a charismatic smile. The movie chronicles his unrequited love for three different women at three different stages of his life: his school teacher, a trapeze artist, and a Russian performer.

3. Tamas (4 hours 58 minutes)

Based on a novel by Bhisham Sahni, this film (originally a TV mini-series, frequently screened in its entirety at festivals) is set against the backdrop of the Partition of India in 1947. It powerfully depicts the rising violence, communal tensions, and the plight of Hindu and Sikh families migrating from newly formed Pakistan.

4. Sangam (3 hours 58 minutes)

A classic love triangle about three childhood friends - carefree Sundar, sensitive Gopal, and beautiful Radha, in which Sundar's passionate love for Radha is complicated by Radha's love for Gopal, and a misunderstanding over Sundar's supposed death in the Air Force creates further romantic conflict.

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5. Lagaan (3 hours 53 minutes)

Set in 1893 during the British Raj, a drought-stricken village is challenged by a ruthless British officer to a game of cricket. If the villagers win, their crippling land tax would be waived for three years; if they lose, they have to pay triple. An illiterate but fearless farmer, Bhuvan, leads the villagers to learn the foreign game and fight for their freedom.

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