Fans Fume As “Dhurandhar” Debuts On Netflix With Muted Dialogues And 10-Minute Cut

MUMBAI — The digital premiere of the blockbuster “Dhurandhar” on Netflix was meant to be a celebratory moment for fans who missed its historic theatrical run. Instead, the streaming giant is facing a massive backlash today, Friday, January 30, 2026, as viewers discovered the version available is a “revised” cut with muted dialogues and approximately 10 minutes of footage trimmed.

Directed by Aditya Dhar, the spy thriller stars Ranveer Singh as an Indian spy alongside an ensemble cast including Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal. Despite the film’s “Adults Only” rating, fans have criticized the platform for “babysitting” a mature audience.

1. The Runtime Mystery: What’s Missing?

Social media users were quick to compare the Netflix runtime with the original theatrical release.

• Theatrical Runtime: Approximately 3 hours and 34 minutes (214 minutes).
• Netflix Runtime: Approximately 3 hours and 25 minutes.
• The Discrepancy: Viewers allege that nearly 10 minutes of sequences—rumored to include extended action beats and raw dialogue—have been deleted.
• The “Clean” DCP: Reports suggest Netflix is streaming the “Revised DCP” (Digital Cinema Package) issued to theaters on January 1, following directives from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

2. The “Baloch” Controversy and Muted Dialogues

A major point of contention involves the muting of specific words and phrases.

• Hate Speech Allegations: In early January, the film faced legal hurdles in the Gujarat High Court after members of the Baloch community objected to a dialogue by Sanjay Dutt’s character: “You can trust a crocodile, but not a Baloch.”
• The Muting: Following these objections, the word “Baloch” and several other cuss words were muted in the revised version now streaming on Netflix.
• Fan Outrage: One viewer on X noted: “You certify the film as A but mute words? Are we 5-year-olds? Everyone on this app is over 18; you’re just stealing the natural raw vibe.”

3. A Global Blockbuster by the Numbers

Despite the digital drama, “Dhurandhar” remains one of the most successful Indian films in history.

4. “Dhurandhar 2” and the Clash of Titans

The controversy comes just weeks before the release of the sequel. “Dhurandhar 2” is scheduled for an Eid release on March 19, 2026. It is set for a massive box-office collision with Yash’s high-stakes actioner “Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-ups.” —