Mumbai, Nov. 19 -- The release of the Dhurandhar trailer has sparked widespread excitement among film enthusiasts. R. Madhavan, portraying the role of an Indian spymaster, has now shared insights into the extensive preparation he committed to for the role.

Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film features an ensemble cast including Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt and Akshaye Khanna.

While the music has already struck a chord with audiences, the actors' striking new looks have taken fans by surprise.

At the trailer launch event in Mumbai, R. Madhavan, who plays Indian spymaster Sanyal, revealed that it took nearly four hours each day to prepare for his role.

"I was doing the look test for this character, and it took almost...