Ranveer Singh's record-shattering espionage thriller, 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge', is making headlines once again, this time for a streaming strategy as unconventional as the film itself. While most Bollywood films settle on a single digital platform after their theatrical run, 'Dhurandhar 2' is set to arrive on two separate streaming giants: JioHotstar and Netflix. The catch? Each platform serves a different audience, and Netflix is getting something extra.
Where will 'Dhurandhar 2' stream in India?
Indian audiences will be able to watch 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' exclusively on JioHotstar. This decision is rooted in the film's production backing, with Jio Studios behind the project, so the domestic streaming rights have been retained within JioHotstar.
Where will international audiences watch 'Dhurandhar 2'?
For viewers in international markets, including the US, UK, Canada, and UAE, 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' will be available on Netflix. The rationale behind the split is straightforward: JioHotstar has limited availability outside India, making Netflix the natural partner to ensure the film reaches its sizeable global audience, particularly in markets with large South Asian diaspora communities where the Dhurandhar franchise has built a significant following.
The Netflix Raw & Undekha version: What is it?
Here is where the OTT release gets genuinely interesting. Netflix is not simply streaming the same theatrical cut for international viewers; it is premiering a special 'Raw & Undekha' version of the film. According to reports, this extended cut features footage that was not included in the theatrical release, including uncensored sequences, making it a meaningfully different viewing experience from what played in cinemas. For fans of the franchise who have already watched the film in theatres, the Raw & Undekha version offers a fresh incentive to revisit Aditya Dhar's espionage universe.
Why the dual-platform strategy?
The split-platform approach reflects both the commercial scale and the production structure of 'Dhurandhar 2'. With Jio Studios as a key backer, locking in JioHotstar for the Indian market was a given. But the film's extraordinary theatrical performance, with a worldwide gross already past Rs. 1,796 crore, demanded a global streaming partner with the international infrastructure to match. Netflix, with its presence across 190+ countries, fits that brief precisely. The result is a distribution model that maximises reach across both domestic and international markets without either platform having to compromise on exclusivity within its own territory.
More about 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge'
Directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh in a career-best performance as R&AW operative Jaskirat Singh Rangi, who lives a dangerous double life as Hamza Ali Mazari in Lyari, Karachi, 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' is the sequel to the 2025 blockbuster 'Dhurandhar'. The film weaves in the backdrop of the 26/11 tragedy, the Lyari gang wars, and demonetisation into a high-octane espionage narrative filmed across Ladakh, Thailand, and Himachal Pradesh. The ensemble cast features Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Rakesh Bedi, and R. Madhavan, with breakout performances from Udaybir Sandhu as Pinda and Danish Iqbal as Dawood Ibrahim earning wide acclaim.
