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Dus (2005): Cast & Plot

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Dus is a 2005 action thriller directed by Anubhav Sinha, starring Gulshan Grover as Irfan Khan / Jamwaal, Sanjay Dutt and Dia Mirza. It runs 2 hours 26 minutes.

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Dus (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 26m (146 min)
Director
Anubhav Sinha
Genres
Thriller , Action , Crime
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dus About?

The premise of Dus without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Time is a relentless enemy as each hour, minute and second matters. Jamwaal, a dangerous terrorist, plots a massive attack in Canada timed with the Indian Prime Minister’s state visit. In response, a specialised Indian intelligence team is deployed to intercept him and prevent the catastrophe.

Dus Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • body in a trunk
  • aerial camera shot
  • block of c4
  • terrorist
  • canada
  • die hard scenario
  • slow motion scene
  • pregnancy
  • marital problem
  • flashback
  • cell phone
  • undercover
+38 more
  • espionage
  • unspoken love
  • terrorist plot
  • terrorism
  • suicide
  • stadium
  • soccer match
  • shotgun
  • shot to death
  • shot in the forehead
  • shootout
  • secret mission
  • secret code
  • pregnant wife
  • airplane crash
  • parking lot
  • overhead camera shot
  • motorcycle
  • miscarriage
  • mind game
  • love at first sight
  • loss of brother
  • lake
  • kidnapping
  • interrogation
  • helicopter
  • fake identity
  • explosion
  • exploding car
  • elevator
  • decision
  • counter terrorism
  • commentator
  • code breaking
  • c4 explosives
  • brother brother relationship
  • bomb
  • anti terrorist squad
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Cast & crew

Dus Cast & Characters

Gulshan Grover leads the cast as Irfan Khan / Jamwaal, with Sanjay Dutt as Siddanth Dheer and Dia Mirza as Anuradha Dheer. Directed by Anubhav Sinha; 16 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Dus

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From the director

More from Anubhav Sinha

More films directed by Anubhav Sinha, best-rated first: Article 15, RA. One, Bheed and Anek.

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Plot

Dus Plot Summary

What happens in Dus from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Siddhant Dheer, head of the ATC, a fictional agency inspired by the real Anti-Terrorism Squad and the Central Bureau of Investigation, opens with a sober meditation on how terrorism shadows every corner of the globe and introduces seven of the toughest days in his life.

Full summary

The whole story of Dus, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Dus?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the fictional anti‑terrorism agency headed by Siddhant Dheer?

Cars

Cars in Dus

42 cars on screen, including the 1992 Ford Taurus and the 1993 Ford Taurus.

All 42 cars
  • 1992 Ford Taurus in Dus 1992 Ford Taurus Important role
  • 1993 Ford Taurus in Dus 1993 Ford Taurus Important role
  • 2001 Honda CR-V in Dus 2001 Honda CR-V Important role
  • 1990 Jeep YJ in Dus 1990 Jeep YJ Important role
Details

Dus Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “מרדף ללא גבולות” and “Час Х”.

Also known as
  • מרדף ללא גבולות
  • Час Х
  • Doğuşçu Birimi Ekibi Saat X / Dus

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FAQ

Dus FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dus, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dus?

Dus runs 2 hours 26 minutes (146 minutes).

When was Dus released?

Dus was released on July 8, 2005.

Who directed Dus?

Dus was directed by Anubhav Sinha.

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Who is in the cast of Dus?

Dus stars Gulshan Grover as Irfan Khan / Jamwaal, Sanjay Dutt as Siddanth Dheer and Dia Mirza as Anuradha Dheer, among 16 credited actors.

Does Dus have a post-credit scene?

No. Dus has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Dus in?

The original language of Dus is Hindi.

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