US EditionDhurandhar OTT release censored? Netizens fume over major edits in Ranveer Singh movie: 'Big letdown'
Netflix cut 10 minutes from Dhurandhar's theatrical version and removed expletive dialogues, sparking viewer backlash over censorship on a platform for adults.
- On January 30, 2026, Dhurandhar began streaming on Netflix, premiering at midnight Friday in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, with Netflix announcing the release on its X and Twitter channels.
- Comparisons of runtimes reveal the theatrical version was trimmed by 10 minutes in the OTT version , with fans noting expletive-containing dialogues were muted or removed.
- Producers and Netflix highlighted Dhurandhar's global reach, noting it has become a blockbuster with Rs 1,344.74 crore worldwide and over 190 countries streaming the film.
- Within hours, viewers on X demanded the uncensored version and shared posts saying `They cut 10 minutes.` and `This is not the uncensored version.`
- The sequel is set for March 19, 2026, with rumours suggesting Dhurandhar 2's teaser may drop on January 31, 2026, while the end-credit sequence boosted anticipation.
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Dhurandhar OTT release: Ranveer Singh's film arrives on Netflix
New Delhi: After smashing box office records by earning over Rs 1,000 crore in its theatrical run, “Dhurandhar” started streaming on Netflix from Friday with director Aditya Dhar calling it a new chapter for the movie that stayed in cinemas for more than a month. Starring Ranveer Singh, Akshay Khanna, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi, the film broke many records to emerge as the highest-earning single-language H…
Dhurandhar OTT release censored? Netizens fume over major edits in Ranveer Singh movie: 'Big letdown'
Dhurandhar's OTT release disappointed fans who wanted to enjoy ‘deleted scenes.’ Netizens complained of major edits in Ranveer Singh movie which debuted on Netflix on 30 January.
Dhurandhar OTT release sparks outrage as fans slam Netflix for trimming 10 minutes from Ranveer Singh's film
After its theatrical release on December 5 and crossing the Rs 1200 crore mark at the box office, Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar was released on the OTT platform Netflix on January 30. Notably, the film has been released in three languages: Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu at 12:00 am. And be it even at mid night, fans have started streaming the film on OTT. However, fans have noticed that in addition to cuts, some dialogues have been muted, which has ange…
From censored scenes to desaturated colours: Why Netflix is facing viewers’ ire over Dhurandhar
Dhurandhar's Netflix debut faces criticism for alleged cuts and poor streaming quality, with viewers reporting a shorter runtime and degraded visuals. While some sources claim independent edits by Netflix, others state filmmakers submitted an unaltered version. The film's sequel is slated for an Eid 2026 release across multiple languages.
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