After an exceptional theatrical journey that propelled it into the ₹1,000-crore club, Dhurandhar finally made its way to the digital space on January 30. The film arrived quietly on Netflix at midnight, but the subdued release timing did little to dampen audience enthusiasm. Fans who had already watched the film in cinemas rushed in for a second viewing, while those who missed its big-screen run tuned in through the Hindi original as well as the Tamil and Telugu dubbed versions.
What followed, however, caught viewers off guard.
Within hours of the film going live, audiences began pointing out visible differences between the theatrical cut and the streaming version. Despite carrying an ‘A’ certificate during its cinema run, Dhurandhar appeared noticeably toned down on OTT. Viewers flagged muted dialogues, softened expletives, and abrupt transitions that suggested key scenes had been removed. According to online chatter, nearly 10 minutes of footage may have been trimmed.
The reaction online was swift and intense. Social media platforms filled up with posts criticising the edits, with many fans accusing the streaming platform of unnecessarily sanitising a film designed for mature audiences. For viewers who had experienced the raw, unfiltered theatrical version, the changes felt jarring—and for first-time watchers, confusing.
I don’t know why people are asking for dhurandhar uncut and without the sensor version of Netflix, aisa kya maza aata hai gaali sunne mein?
Aise gaali wali Prajati ke karan hai mirzapur tatti chal rahi hai https://t.co/6qkyjxaL1Y
— Kantala fc (@ifOnlyKantala) January 30, 2026
Fans of director Aditya Dhar were particularly vocal, arguing that the edits diluted the film’s gritty tone and narrative punch. Several users pointed out that certain scenes now felt incomplete or emotionally underpowered, while others questioned why an adult-rated film needed to be censored at all on an over-18 platform.
Dhurandhar has finally released on Netflix, but what’s surprising is that it’s clearly a censored version.
OTT platforms were meant to be free from theatrical censorship.
Viewers are already used to seeing explicit content, nudity and adult scenes across multiple series without… https://t.co/sW2ia7R7sS— Arjun (@ArjunxTweets) January 30, 2026
One sentiment echoed repeatedly across posts: OTT platforms are expected to offer creative freedom, especially after a film has already cleared theatrical certification. The expectation, many said, was clear—an uncensored version that stayed true to what audiences had embraced in theatres.
Not the person to rant on language but they should have dubbed in kannada too.
I remember, the day we walked out of this movie at midnight & stopped for tea, the tea shop guy got excited looking at us hyped & asked if the movie is dubbed in kannada, feel sad for those folks. https://t.co/uktyzZfovn
— Niranjan Biradar (@Nikki_nsb) January 29, 2026
As of now, there has been no official response from either the platform or the makers addressing the concerns. Meanwhile, the debate around censorship on streaming services has once again taken centre stage, with Dhurandhar becoming the latest example fueling questions about creative integrity and viewer trust in the OTT era.
