‘Dhurandhar’ is all set to RE-RELEASE in theaters with a revised version after directives from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting | Hindi Movie News

The cinematic sensation ‘Dhurandhar’, directed by Aditya Dhar, maintains its sensational streak at the box office, eclipsing previous record-holders. While audience reactions have largely been positive, some critics have pointed fingers at the film for allegedly pushing a propagandist agenda. As the story unfolds, a re-release is on the horizon, introducing a refreshed version.

Aditya Dhar‘s ‘Dhurandhar’ is showing no signs of stopping at the box office since its release in theaters on December 5, 2025. The movie has surpassed the collections of ‘Pathaan’, ‘Jawan’, ‘Chhaava’, and many more. While the movie received massive appreciation from the audiences, a section of people called it propaganda due to the politics shown in it. And according to the latest reports, the makers are set to re-release the movie with a revised version. Let’s know more about it.

‘Dhurandhar’ to re-release in theaters with revised version

According to the Bollywood Hungama report, cinema halls across the nation received an e-mail from the distributors on December 31, 2025, informing them about the replacement of the DCP of the film. The source told the publication, “The reason for the change is that the makers have muted two words and changed a dialogue in the film, as per the directives received from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of India.”Reportedly, the cinemas have been asked to download the new version of the movie and play it from January 1, 2026. The insider further told the website, “One of the words removed from the new version of Dhurandhar is ‘Baloch’.”

More about ‘Dhurandhar’

Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ will be completing a month since its release in theaters. The movie has crossed the Rs 1100 crore mark in global box office earnings. Meanwhile in India, the film has surpassed Rs 720 crore in collections on its 27th day. The film stars Ranveer Singh as the lead actor. He plays the role of an Indian spy who infiltrates a terror group in Lyari Town, Pakistan. While the film is enjoying its dream run in cinemas, it has been banned in all Gulf countries.Apart from Singh, it also stars Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi in prominent roles. The cast also includes Naveen Kaushik, Saumya Tandon, Naseem Mughal, Danish Pandor, and Gaurav Gera in pivotal roles.Part of the film is scheduled to hit theaters on March 19, 2026.