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Dhurandhar: Scars That Tell a Brutal Story
12 Dec
Summary
- Prosthetics and makeup created unsettlingly realistic injuries.
- Detailed textures and hair evolved to show character shifts.
- The film's visual violence was meticulously crafted for honesty.

The film Dhurandhar achieves a striking level of realism through its intricate approach to on-screen injuries and character appearances. Meticulous prosthetic work and detailed makeup applications bring brutal wounds and textures to life, contributing to the film's unflinching intensity. HMU & Prosthetics Head Preetisheel led this effort, ensuring each element served the narrative.
The artistry extends to subtle details like sweat, dust, and tanning, all precisely matched for continuity. Hair design also plays a crucial role, evolving throughout the film to signify the passage of time, character pressure, and emotional development. These layers of detail ensure that even brief appearances feel authentic and lived-in, enhancing the overall visual storytelling.
This obsessive focus on visual violence and character-specific detailing creates a world that feels raw, battered, and brutally honest. The blood work and prosthetics, described as genuinely stomach-churning, add a layer of visceral impact that Preetisheel is proud to have contributed to. The result is a meticulously crafted cinematic experience where the characters' struggles are etched onto their very skin.



