After dominating conversations during its theatrical run earlier this year, Dhurandhar: The Revenge is now preparing for another round of attention with a new extended streaming version. Netflix has officially confirmed that international audiences will start streaming the film from May 14, 2026, but this won’t be exactly the same version people watched in cinemas. Instead, viewers overseas are getting what the platform is calling a “Raw and Undekha” cut, and that announcement alone has already created heavy buzz among fans online.
The biggest talking point right now is the runtime difference. The theatrical version of the film ran for 3 hours, 49 minutes, and 6 seconds, which already made it one of the longer mainstream Hindi action thrillers in recent years. But the Netflix cut stretches things even further to 3 hours and 52 minutes. Three extra minutes may not sound massive on paper, but fans know extended versions often contain scenes that slightly change emotional beats, character motivations, or the intensity of important confrontations. That’s exactly why viewers are suddenly curious about what the makers chose to restore.
What makes this situation more interesting is how the new version is being marketed. Instead of simply calling it an extended cut, Netflix is using terms like “raw” and “undekha,” suggesting audiences may get a rougher, more complete version of the story. While the filmmakers have not officially explained what footage was added back, speculation is already spreading across fan circles. Some believe the climax may include longer emotional scenes involving Ranveer Singh’s character, while others think more brutal action footage or political tension was restored for streaming.
International viewers will also get the film in 4K with Dolby 5.1 support, though some fans noticed the absence of HDR, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos support. That technical detail has surprisingly become part of online discussions too because modern large-scale action films are now often judged heavily on streaming presentation quality. Even then, excitement around the extra footage seems much bigger than concerns over format limitations.
The streaming rollout itself is also creating conversation because the film’s India digital rights belong to JioHotstar rather than Netflix. As a result, Indian audiences currently do not have confirmed access to the “Raw and Undekha” cut. That has already frustrated some fans who feel international viewers are getting the more complete version first. There’s now growing expectation that JioHotstar may eventually release the same extended edition domestically after seeing audience demand.
The film itself follows one of the darkest and most ambitious stories in recent commercial Hindi action cinema lately. Ranveer Singh plays Jaskirat Singh Rangi, an Indian intelligence operative operating deep undercover inside Karachi’s Lyari under the identity of Hamza Ali Mazari. The sequel expands the scale significantly after the death of gangster Rehman Dakait in the first film creates a violent power vacuum. Hamza slowly rises through the criminal world while secretly attempting to destroy the terror network linked to the 26/11 attacks from inside.
As the story progresses, the mission turns increasingly brutal and personal. Arjun Rampal plays the dangerous Major Iqbal, one of the sequel’s primary antagonists, while the mysterious figure known as Bade Sahab remains a looming threat behind the chaos. The film mixes espionage thriller elements with gangster drama and political revenge storytelling, which partly explains why audiences connected strongly with its larger-than-life tone during its theatrical run.
The supporting cast also added major weight to the project. R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, and Danish Pandor all played important roles in shaping the film’s layered world. Even critics who were divided on the film’s massive runtime often praised its scale, aggressive action design, and Ranveer Singh’s physically intense performance.
One reason the OTT release is attracting this much attention is because Dhurandhar: The Revenge became one of those theatrical films audiences kept debating weeks after release. The movie recently crossed 50 days in cinemas after its March 19 release, which is becoming increasingly rare for modern action films in the streaming era. That long theatrical run created curiosity among viewers who either skipped it initially or now want to revisit the story with additional footage included.
Extended cuts have slowly become an important trend in streaming culture, especially for large franchise-style films where fans want more world-building and character depth. In many cases, even a few added scenes can completely change how audiences interpret a film’s ending or emotional payoff. That’s why the “Raw and Undekha” label feels smart from a marketing perspective because it gives existing viewers a reason to watch the film all over again.
Right now, the biggest question among Indian fans is simple — whether the same version will eventually land on JioHotstar too. Until then, international audiences will be the first to experience what the makers are calling the most complete version of Dhurandhar: The Revenge.
