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Dhurandhar: The Revenge Climax Used Real Explosives, SFX Head Says

The SFX lead's account highlights a push for in-camera action with strict safety controls.

Overview

  • SFX supervisor Vishal Tyagi disclosed Wednesday that the climactic tanker blast was filmed in camera using real charges and about 500 litres of petrol.
  • Tyagi said director Aditya Dhar ruled out CGI for the sequence to keep the explosions practical.
  • He described adding roughly 25 kilograms of explosive to each tank and staging the setup on real train bases and containers.
  • The team precisely timed Ranveer Singh’s walk near the fireball and pulled Arjun Rampal from the shot for safety.
  • Tyagi added that production wanted 250 litres of fuel but he insisted on 500, and no injuries were reported in the coverage citing his account.