The success of Dhurandhar The Revenge has brought unexpected attention to several performances, including actor Udaybir Sandhu as Pinda, the childhood best friend of Jaskirat, played by actor Ranveer Singh.

What began as a relatively small role on paper turned out to be a significant one, thanks to its emotional impact and strong recall value. Udaybir shares, “I had not anticipated the kind of response the character received. Like any other actor, I was concerned about my screen time.”

However, a conversation with director Aditya Dhar shifted his perspective: “He told me, ‘Whatever you have will be impactful.’ Sometimes you just have to believe in the director’s vision. I gave my best, and the rest is history.”

The role also demanded a physical transformation, as the character is shown across different timelines. “We shot the older portion first. I had about 45-50 days to prepare, and I bulked up around 15 kilos. I wanted the audience to feel these were two different people,” says the 29-year-old.

Sharing screen space with Ranveer added another dimension to the experience. He says, “Ranveer bhai is one of the most talented people I’ve seen. He’s like an older brother, and he guided me in every scene.”

As the film continues to spark both praise and criticism, including debates around its themes with some calling it propaganda, Udaybir urges audiences to view it simply as ‘a film’. “It’s entertainment; you don’t have to take it so seriously. We’ve all put our heart into it,” he ends.