After a successful eight-week theatrical run, 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' has officially debuted on OTT platforms, igniting widespread social media discussion about the film and its newly released footage. The action drama, starring Ranveer Singh, made its international streaming debut on Netflix on May 14, presenting a 'raw and undekha' version to audiences in the United States and Canada, nearly eight weeks after its theatrical release.
OTT Version Differences
Following the film's OTT release, netizens quickly pointed out several notable differences between the streaming version and the theatrical cut shown in Indian cinemas. While Indian audiences await confirmation of the domestic OTT premiere, social media users have been sharing screenshots and clips comparing the uncensored OTT version with the censored theatrical release.
Graphic Scenes and Editing Changes
Many viewers claimed that violent scenes appeared more graphic and extended in the streaming cut. One user wrote, 'They changed Hamza's reaction in the OTT uncensored version!!!' Another shared a glimpse of the famed 'hammer scene' that was edited out of the film, saying, 'Censor board saale theatre version mai ish scene ka pura peak 10 sec kaat diya.' A fan commented, 'This doesn't feel like a normal OTT version at all. Feels like they unlocked the darker side of the film now.'
A separate post criticized the theatrical censorship, stating, 'Bro they have shown brutal scenes in uncensored version of Dhurandhar the Revenge.' Another added, 'CBFC you ruined an A rated film peak experience.' The gory scene featuring actor Danish Pandor, where his character plays football with a rival's severed head, was trimmed by 25-30 seconds by the CBFC due to its intense nature. Reacting to the uncensored version, one viewer wrote, 'Damn, uncensored version truly showed Uzair's insanity.'
Technical and Audio Tweaks
Fans also noted technical and editing changes in the OTT release, including background music tweaks, revised text placement, and altered end-credit sequences. 'Music also improved in some scenes in OTT version,' one viewer claimed. Another social media user observed changes in typography and font, writing, 'As you can see, the Roman text was slightly bigger in the theatrical version, and was shifted upwards to accommodate the smaller Devanagari text below it. I feel the OTT text size and placement looks much better.'
Some viewers also alleged that a post-credit scene featuring Omar had been removed from the streaming version. Additionally, several violent moments, including a hammer attack and a football scene, were reportedly longer and more graphic in the OTT cut.
Film Details and Success
Directed by Aditya Dhar, 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' also stars Sara Arjun, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Rakesh Bedi, and Gaurav Gera in key roles. The franchise recently crossed the Rs 3000 crore mark worldwide, emerging as one of the year's biggest commercial successes in the Hindi film industry.
