Did DeSu7 Copy Dhurandhar? What Reviews Actually Say
The Telegraph and Tom Thrush draw explicit comparisons. We examine the claims, the contrasting reviews and what the evidence can establish.
Did DeSu7 copy Dhurandhar? The comparison has a real basis in published criticism—but the reviews do not establish copying as a proven fact. The Telegraph explicitly makes the comparison, while Tom Thrush alleges specific similarities in a satirical video. Here is what those sources actually say, alongside the reviews that take a different view.
Review analysis checked on 18 October 2026. Contains discussion of plot setups. This is a comparison of critics’ arguments, not a frame-by-frame examination of both complete films.
Why is DeSu7 being compared with Dhurandhar?
In its 18 October review, The Telegraph calls DeSu7 a Dhurandhar “wannabe”. The criticism concerns familiar violent spectacle and an overextended mixture of patriotism, romance and action. The review also finds things to praise, particularly Anirban Bhattacharya’s dual performance. It is a negative assessment of how familiar material is used, rather than documentation of an unauthorised remake.
Aaro Ananda’s 2.5/5 review also finds the action noticeably imitative and the storytelling unconvincing, while appreciating the lead pair’s chemistry and Anirban. It does not make a specific finding that DeSu7 copied Dhurandhar.
What does Tom Thrush allege?
In Thrush Hour’s video, Tom frames the roast as a review of an imaginary film called Hishu71. Within that satire, he explicitly invokes Dhurandhar and describes similarities in recruitment scenes, character presentation and action staging. Those are his comparisons; they should not be recast as observations BMR independently verified.
| Element | Tom’s comparison | What remains to be checked |
|---|---|---|
| Prisoner recruitment | He alleges similar prison-van staging and near-translated dialogue. | Compare the complete sequences and dialogue in context. |
| Character looks | He compares costumes, hair and makeup with Dhurandhar characters. | Establish specific designs and distinguish genre styling from replication. |
| Violence and entrances | He alleges familiar bloody action and a music-backed arrival. | Check choreography, shot order, music and editing rather than isolated images. |
| Undercover setup | He compares an infiltrator’s working cover, while noting differences. | Compare both the plot structure and the differences he describes. |
His video also invokes several other Hindi and South Indian films. A list of references can be a forceful criticism of originality, but each comparison still needs its own evidence. The video’s fictional framing is relevant to how its allegations are attributed.
Do all DeSu7 reviews agree?
No. Sangbad Pratidin’s review responds warmly to the commercial entertainment, music and performances. Indian Express Bangla’s 3.5/5 review likewise values the reunion and Anirban’s work. These are positive responses to the finished film; neither supplies proof for the copying allegation.
Aaj Tak Bangla enjoys the action, dialogue and nostalgia, while finding some scenes and motivations unconvincing. CineKolkata’s 3/5 review praises the chemistry and dual performance but questions the screenplay and familiar spectacle. That disagreement matters: dissatisfaction with originality is not a unanimous verdict across the reviews surveyed.
What about Filmibeat’s quoted 3/5?
Filmibeat’s audience-reactions story includes premiere comments and a viewer’s short review. Its 3/5 is explicitly attributed to an X user, not to writer Mimtaz or Filmibeat. That quoted audience score is not included in BMR’s critic average.
Inspiration, familiar formula—or the same scene?
A prisoner recruited for a dangerous mission is a broad thriller premise. A repeated combination of distinctive staging, dialogue, choreography and shot progression would make a more specific comparison worth examining. A convincing article must separate those two levels.
The fairest answer from this evidence is that DeSu7 faces explicit criticism for resembling Dhurandhar, including particular allegations that viewers can check. It would go beyond the material examined here to declare that copying has been conclusively demonstrated. Nor did the sources reviewed supply a verified official-remake announcement.
For BMR’s editorial assessment, the useful question is whether the film gives its familiar ingredients a convincing dramatic purpose. Even without a copying finding, a critic can reasonably ask for stronger character motivations, more distinctive staging and a story that earns its spectacle.
Read the reviews and make your own call
Explore the collected DeSu7 reviews and BMR score, follow its box-office run, or read our separate report on reviewers’ removal statements. A review-removal claim does not itself prove a copying allegation.
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Frequently asked questions
Is DeSu7 an official remake of Dhurandhar?
The sources examined for this article did not supply a verified official-remake announcement. That absence alone does not prove unauthorised copying.
Who compared DeSu7 with Dhurandhar?
The Telegraph explicitly makes the comparison in its review. Tom Thrush also alleges particular similarities within his satirical Hishu71 video.
Does a similar spy plot prove a film was copied?
A broad premise alone does not settle that question. Specific comparisons need the complete scenes, dialogue and staging in context.
Is every critic calling DeSu7 a copy?
No. The reviews surveyed disagree about the film, and several focus on its entertainment value, performances and nostalgia without establishing a copying claim.
Did BMR compare both complete films shot by shot?
No. This article examines accessible written reviews and a Bengali video transcript. It distinguishes the reviewers’ allegations from independently verified scene comparisons.
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