Ranveer Singh’s explosive spy action thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge has finally arrived on OTT, but its digital release has triggered massive confusion and frustration among Indian audiences.
The biggest twist? The film is streaming on Netflix in several international markets with an uncensored version, while Indian viewers are still waiting despite Jio Hotstar reportedly owning the streaming rights for India.
This unexpected situation has sparked chaos online. Fans assumed Jio Hotstar would premiere the film first after securing the OTT deal, but Netflix managed to release it overseas earlier, leaving Indian audiences furious. What has added to the anger is Hotstar’s complete silence. There has been no official announcement, no release date, and even in app searches for the film continue to disappoint viewers with no streaming page in sight.
Meanwhile, the overseas Netflix version is becoming a major talking point among fans. Viewers claim the international print is completely uncut, featuring raw action sequences, intense violence, and uncensored language without muting or audio beeps. The curiosity around this “undekha” version has only grown stronger across social media discussions.
Adding to the drama, the film is reportedly available in multiple Indian languages on Netflix internationally, making the delay in India even more difficult for fans to understand. While Netflix is benefiting from the buzz and viewership overseas, many believe Jio Hotstar is missing a huge opportunity to dominate traffic and engagement with one of the most talked about action titles of the year.
Another major question now surrounds the Indian release itself: if Jio Hotstar finally premieres the film, will audiences get the same uncut version available internationally, or only the censored theatrical print?
Whatever the outcome, one thing is clear. The OTT confusion around Dhurandhar: The Revenge has already become a bigger conversation than its actual streaming debut. And with many fans finding unofficial ways to watch the film before its Indian release, the pressure on Jio Hotstar is only increasing.
If the platform wants to capitalize on the hype, it may need to act fast before the excitement completely shifts elsewhere.