Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ Shortened for OTT Without Aditya Dhar’s Approval
The highly successful film ‘Dhurandhar’, featuring notable actors such as Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Sanjay Dutt, has achieved significant financial milestones. It surpassed ₹800 crore at the domestic box office and over ₹1200 crore globally.
OTT Release Controversy
Fans eagerly anticipated the film’s release on Netflix but were disappointed to find that the streaming version was censored. The original theatrical runtime was 3 hours and 34 minutes, while the OTT version has been reduced to 3 hours and 25 minutes, resulting in the removal of nearly nine minutes of footage.
Director’s Concerns
Reports indicate that Netflix made these edits without consulting the film’s director, Aditya Dhar. Sources from Bollywood Hungama confirm that the decision to shorten the film was not approved by Dhar.
Unaltered Version Submitted
Conflicting reports emerged regarding the submission of the film to Netflix. According to Pinkvilla, the team had submitted an unedited version, compliant with Netflix’s requirements. A source stated, “Dhurandhar makers submitted a version with no edits or cuts for its Netflix release.”
Upcoming Sequel Announcement
The successful run of ‘Dhurandhar’ has set the stage for a sequel, ‘Dhurandhar 2’, which is set to release on March 19, 2026. This much-anticipated sequel will be released simultaneously in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, marking a significant pan-India and global premiere.
Key Facts
- Film: Dhurandhar
- Box Office Gross: Over ₹800 crore domestically and ₹1200 crore worldwide
- Theatrical Runtime: 3 hours and 34 minutes
- OTT Runtime: 3 hours and 25 minutes
- Sequel Title: Dhurandhar 2
- Sequel Release Date: March 19, 2026
- Languages for Sequel: Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam
As the discussions continue about the edits made for the streaming platform, fan reactions highlight a mixture of excitement and disappointment surrounding the film’s debut on Netflix. Additionally, the planned sequel is generating anticipation for the evolving story in the blockbuster franchise.
