As Dhurandhar: The Revenge gears up for its much-anticipated release on March 19, fresh details about the film’s censor certification have surfaced online. A leaked CBFC certificate suggests that the Ranveer Singh starrer will undergo multiple modifications, resulting in a slightly shorter runtime for the Indian version compared to its overseas cut.
According to reports, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the film with an ‘A’ certificate, while recommending around 21 changes to the final cut. These modifications primarily focus on toning down intense violence and refining certain dialogues.
The suggested changes include the addition of disclaimers related to violence and the reduction or modification of scenes featuring abusive language and graphic visuals, such as “hitting the head with a hammer,” “beheading and kicking,” “hitting with cement blocks,” and “eye-smashing” sequences.
Interestingly, the CBFC has also asked the makers to update the demonetisation date, hinting at a subplot connected to the 2016 policy decision. Additionally, the certificate reveals that the film will include an end-credits scene, continuing the franchise’s storytelling style. The makers have also reportedly submitted official documentation seeking permission for the use of Prime Minister references and archival news footage within the narrative.
In terms of runtime, the version submitted to the CBFC was approximately 3 hours and 51 minutes long. Following the recommended edits, the film’s duration has been reduced slightly, with 1 minute and 34 seconds trimmed and 25 seconds replaced. The final certified runtime for the Indian version now stands at 3 hours, 49 minutes, and 6 seconds, making it around 6 minutes shorter than the overseas version.
Despite the cuts, Dhurandhar: The Revenge remains a significantly longer film than its predecessor, which had a runtime of 3 hours and 34 minutes.
About Dhurandhar: The Revenge
The sequel picks up from the events of the first film and follows the rise of Ranveer Singh’s character, Hamza Ali Mazari, in Pakistan’s criminal underworld. At the same time, it explores his past as Jaskirat Singh Rangi and his transformation into an undercover operative seeking vengeance for terrorist attacks.
The first instalment, released in December, turned out to be a massive blockbuster, reportedly grossing around ₹1300 crore worldwide. It was also re-released ahead of the sequel to build further momentum.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge is set for a grand theatrical release on March 19, with paid preview shows beginning from March 18, and is already generating unprecedented buzz at the box office.
