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Dhurandhar Lands on Netflix With Shorter Cut, Prompting Viewer Backlash

The OTT release arrives in three languages after a record-breaking theatrical run.

Overview

  • Netflix premiered the Ranveer Singh spy thriller at midnight on January 30, confirming availability on the platform.
  • The streaming runtime is 3 hours 25 minutes versus 3 hours 34 minutes in theatres, with viewers reporting muted dialogue and edits in the OTT version.
  • Neither Netflix nor the makers have explained the discrepancy, with speculation ranging from CBFC-related revisions to technical frame-rate differences.
  • A single-source report alleges Netflix trimmed the film without director Aditya Dhar’s consent, a claim not publicly confirmed by the streamer or the production.
  • The film is streaming in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu with Netflix touting reach to over 190 countries, following a box-office run that crossed ₹1,000 crore in India and about ₹1,300 crore worldwide; a sequel is slated for March 19, 2026.