Why Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar' is getting a revised release in theaters
What's the story
Ranveer Singh's blockbuster film, Dhurandhar, is set to celebrate its first month in theaters this week. The movie has crossed the ₹1,000cr mark globally and is now being re-released with some changes. This comes after the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of India issued new directives that required certain words to be muted and a dialogue to be modified. The edited version hit the screens on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Compliance update
'Dhurandhar' makers comply with new I&B directives
According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, theaters across the country were informed via email on Wednesday, December 31, that the Digital Cinema Package (DCP) of Dhurandhar would be replaced. The reason for this change is compliance with directives from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of India. A source revealed to the portal that one of the muted words is "Baloch."
Box office hurdles
'Dhurandhar' faced challenges despite box office success
Despite its success, Dhurandhar faced challenges with a ban in six Gulf countries. Pranab Kapadia, the overseas distributor, told CNN-News18 that this has resulted in a loss of at least $10 million at the box office. He added that action films usually perform well in the Middle East and should have been released there, too. However, he also stressed respecting each territory's rules and regulations.
Movie details
'Dhurandhar' features an ensemble cast
Dhurandhar, which was released on December 5, 2025, also stars Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, and Saumya Tandon. A second film, Dhurandhar Part 2, is set for release on March 19, 2026.