Upon the digital launch of ‘Dhurandhar’, fans found themselves engrossed in a heated discourse regarding possible edits, with feedback highlighting a condensed film duration and quieter exchanges. Nevertheless, fresh insights reveal that the streaming edition matches the original format seen in cinemas. Read on to know more about in detail. The blockbuster film, ‘Dhurandhar’, has made its digital debut on January 30, 2026. However, as soon as it arrived on OTT, it became a topic of discussion, as the audience felt the movie had been re-edited for the platform. Viewers pointed out that the film is 11 minutes shorter than the original version, with several words muted or beeped. Now, as per the latest report, no cuts or modifications have been made in the film for its streaming debut. Let’s learn more about it.
‘Dhurandhar’ OTT version is the same as the theatrical one
A source close to the streaming partner of ‘Dhurandhar’ told Mid-Day that the OTT platform has released the espionage thriller “exactly as it was provided by the studio.” The insider further told the publication, “The platform does not re-edit certified feature films.”
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The report stated that the version running on the platform is the same as the one being showcased in theaters. The revised version with words like ‘Baloch’ being dropped started screening in theaters from January 1, 2026. The insider further shared with the website, “That is a shorter version, and the same is streaming on Netflix. It is the same as the theatrical/CBFC-approved version. As with all theatrical films, the three-minute runtime difference is due to elements such as interval plates or in-theatre ad requirements that do not carry over to digital platforms.”Apparently, the report added that the new I&B Ministry Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill is the reason the changes were made. The source told the portal, “The expletives being beeped out could be a result of that, as they wish to regulate profanity and intimate scenes on OTT platforms.”
More about ‘Dhurandhar’
Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film features Ranveer Singh in the lead role of an Indian spy who infiltrates the terror groups of the Lyari Town in Pakistan. The movie also features Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Rakesh Bedi, and Sara Arjun. The movie was released in theaters on December 5, 2025. Part two of the film is set to arrive in cinemas on March 19, 2026.