Dhurandhar 2 OTT Release Date Confirmed — JioHotstar and Netflix Are Splitting the Rs 1,800 Cr Blockbuster

Dhurandhar 2 is heading to OTT roughly 8 weeks after its theatrical bow — but the split-rights deal between JioHotstar and Netflix is the real story. This is the first time an Indian Rs 1,000-crore-plus film has been carved up by territory across two streamers in the same window.

WHAT HAPPENED

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge will stream on JioHotstar in India and on Netflix internationally under the title 'Dhurandhar The Revenge (Raw and Undekha).' The film completed its 8-week theatrical exclusivity window on May 13. Sacnilk reports the announcement formalised days later, with the OTT premiere expected in the third week of May. The Aditya Dhar-directed spy thriller stars Ranveer Singh as Jaskirat Singh Rangi, alongside Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, and Danish Pandor. It has grossed roughly Rs 1,800 crore worldwide and crossed Rs 1,104.35 crore domestic net — the second-highest Indian grosser of all time.

INSIDER TAKE

Splitting rights between JioHotstar (India) and Netflix (international) at this scale is unusual — and strategically loud. Reliance keeps the home market locked into its bundled Jio ecosystem while Netflix gets a guaranteed diaspora hit without paying a global exclusive premium. The 'Raw and Undekha' suffix on the Netflix version is the giveaway: expect a longer cut with reinstated footage to differentiate the international release. This is the new playbook — platform-specific cuts as a contractual flex, not a creative one.

WHY IT MATTERS

If both platforms post comparable viewership in their first 30 days, expect every future Rs 500cr+ Hindi film to be shopped under the same split-rights model. That's bad news for Netflix India's content slate (it loses the home-territory hits) and explosively good news for JioHotstar's premium ARPU push. Watch the JioHotstar plan upgrade rate in the two weeks after launch — that's the only number that matters.

WHAT FANS ARE MISSING

Netflix titled the international cut 'Raw and Undekha' (meaning 'unseen'). That's not branding — that's a contractual obligation to deliver previously unreleased footage. Expect at least 15-20 minutes of extra runtime in the global version, likely including the Sara Arjun subplot trimmed for the Indian theatrical certificate.

QUICK FACTS

• OTT Release: Third week of May 2026 (expected)

• Platform: JioHotstar (India) / Netflix as 'Dhurandhar The Revenge (Raw and Undekha)' (International)

• Director: Aditya Dhar

• Worldwide Gross: ~Rs 1,800 crore

• Domestic Net: Rs 1,104.35 crore

• Theatrical Window Closed: May 13, 2026

FAQs

Q. When does Dhurandhar 2 release on OTT?

The film is expected to drop in the third week of May 2026, roughly 8 weeks after its theatrical release. Both platforms have confirmed the deal but not a specific premiere date.

Q. Why is Dhurandhar 2 on two streaming platforms?

It's a territory split — JioHotstar holds India rights, Netflix holds international. This is the first Indian Rs 1,000-crore-plus film to be carved up between two streamers in the same window.

Q. Is the Netflix version of Dhurandhar 2 different from the JioHotstar version?

Yes, the Netflix international cut is titled 'Raw and Undekha' (unseen), suggesting additional footage. Indian audiences on JioHotstar will get the theatrical cut.

Q. How much did Dhurandhar 2 earn at the box office?

The film grossed approximately Rs 1,800 crore worldwide and Rs 1,104.35 crore net in India. It is the second-highest grossing Indian film of all time.