Directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, the film ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ (or ‘Dhurandhar 2’) performed exceptionally well at the box office. This spy-action film also received a positive response from audiences on OTT platforms. Now, the film is set to premiere on television. ‘Dhurandhar 2’ will air on Star Gold on Sunday, October 18, at 7 PM. However, significant changes have been made to the film for its TV premiere; reports indicate that approximately 45 to 50 cuts have been implemented. From ‘A’ Certificate to U/A 16+ for TV:
At the time of its theatrical release, the film ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ received an ‘A’ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). However, the film was submitted to the CBFC again prior to its television broadcast. To create a version suitable for a wider television audience—particularly younger viewers—the CBFC directed that certain scenes in the film be trimmed or edited.
Extensive Cuts to Scenes of Violence and Bloodshed:
According to a report by ‘Bollywood Hungama’, the filmmakers were asked to make approximately 45 to 50 cuts. The report mentions that most of these changes were related to scenes featuring excessive violence and bloodshed. However, it is reported that the filmmakers edited these scenes in such a way that the film’s core impact remains intact.
What is the film’s runtime after the cuts?
Following the edits, the CBFC has granted approval for the television premiere version of ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’. According to the CBFC website, the TV version has been awarded a U/A 16+ certificate. The runtime of this version is 219 minutes and 6 seconds—that is, 3 hours, 39 minutes, and 6 seconds. On the other hand, the runtime of the film’s theatrical version was 229.6 minutes—that is, 3 hours, 49 minutes, and 6 seconds. This means that the version of ‘Dhurandhar 2’ set to air on TV will be approximately 10 minutes shorter than the theatrical version.
