Dhurandhar 2 OTT Release: India vs International — 3 Things Nobody Is Talking About

"Dhurandhar 2 is finally going digital — but India and the rest of the world are getting

different versions of the same film. That split isn't an accident."

WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar: The Revenge is confirmed to begin streaming on JioHotstar in India from May 15, 2026, while international audiences on Netflix get it under the title Dhurandhar The Revenge (Raw and Undekha) from May 14. JioHotstar acquired Indian digital rights for a reported Rs 150 crore. The Netflix international version is a near 3 hour 52 minute cut — compared to the theatrical runtime — and reportedly restores scenes trimmed by the CBFC for Indian cinemas. The film grossed Rs 1,365 crore in India and over Rs 1,791 crore worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Hindi film domestically.

THE INSIDER TAKE

Aditya Dhar is using geographic licensing to release his director's cut internationally — the 'Raw and Undekha' label isn't marketing. It signals restored violent sequences that the CBFC cut from the Indian theatrical version. JioHotstar gets a sanitised digital version; Netflix gets the film Dhar actually made. For a franchise that built its identity on unflinching spy realism, the international cut is the one worth watching.

WHY THIS MATTERS

If the Raw and Undekha version drives a strong second-wave discourse internationally, it creates a template: major Hindi films can now release a 'world cut' on Netflix to sidestep CBFC constraints while keeping Indian broadcast rights on domestic platforms. Expect at least two more big Bollywood releases to pursue this strategy in H2 2026. WHAT FANS ARE MISSING The first Dhurandhar broke streaming records on Netflix globally. The sequel switches platforms in India — to JioHotstar — which means casual international audiences used to finding it on Netflix won't see it there. The platform switch is a deliberate JioHotstar play to convert Dhurandhar's massive theatrical fanbase into paid subscribers.

■ QUICK FACTS

• India Streaming: JioHotstar from May 15, 2026

• International Streaming: Netflix (Raw and Undekha) from May 14, 2026

• Director: Aditya Dhar

• Lead Cast: Ranveer Singh

• Worldwide Box Office: Rs 1,791+ crore

• Languages Available: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam

FANS ALSO ASKED

Q: When is Dhurandhar 2 releasing on OTT in India?

A: Dhurandhar 2 is confirmed for JioHotstar from May 15, 2026, in India. The official announcement was made ahead of the premiere.

Q: Is Dhurandhar 2 on Netflix in India?

A: No — in India, streaming rights are with JioHotstar. Netflix is the international partner, streaming an extended 'Raw and Undekha' cut globally.

Q: Will the OTT version of Dhurandhar 2 be different from the theatrical version?

A: The international Netflix version is reportedly a longer, uncut edition — around 3 hours 52 minutes — with scenes trimmed by the CBFC restored.

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

A: The film crossed Rs 1,791 crore worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing Hindi-language film in domestic box office history.