Dhurandhar Makes A Comeback To Theaters In A Revised Form, As Per The Ministry Of Information And Broadcasting’s Directives.

Story by Harshit Uttam I Updated : 01 January 2026

Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar, released on December 5, 2025, continues its box office dominance, outperforming hits like Pathaan, Jawan, and Chhaava. Despite widespread acclaim, the film has faced criticism over its political narrative. Reports now indicate that the makers plan to re-release it with revisions.

*Dhurandhar* is scheduled to re-release in theaters with a revised version, following directives from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

Dhurandhar is set for a theatrical re-release in a revised version.

Bollywood Hungama reported that on December 31, 2025, distributors emailed cinema halls nationwide about replacing the film’s DCP. As per sources, the update was made after the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting directed the makers to mute two words and alter a dialogue. Cinemas have been instructed to download and screen the revised version starting January 1, 2026. One of the words removed from Dhurandhar is ‘Baloch’.

More about ‘Dhurandhar’

Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar is set to complete a month in theaters, having crossed ₹1100 crore globally and ₹720 crore in India by its 27th day. The film, starring Ranveer Singh as an Indian spy infiltrating a terror group in Lyari Town, Pakistan, continues its successful run despite being banned across Gulf countries. The ensemble cast includes Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Naveen Kaushik, Saumya Tandon, Naseem Mughal, Danish Pandor, and Gaurav Gera.