When Dhurandhar released in December 2025, the film was expected to perform well, but few predicted that it would become a major box office phenomenon. Before the film hit theatres, Netflix had acquired its OTT rights, and after a hugely successful theatrical run, the film premiered on the platform on January 30.
Following the unprecedented scale of the success of Dhurandhar, JioHotstar aggressively pursued and acquired the streaming rights for Dhurandhar 2, which released across theaters on March 19, 2026. Cut to May, and the franchise has now begun a full-blown OTT clash, with both Netflix and JioHotstar announcing the release of the blockbuster Raw and Undeksha on the same day.
In a move that has fans excited and confused, the makers have announced that the ‘raw and unseen’ version of Dhurandhar will stream simultaneously on both Netflix and JioHotstar from May 22.
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On Wednesday, both the platforms shared separate announcements regarding the release of the uncut version of the film. JioHotstar in collaboration with Jio Studios posted, “A butchered edition especially for all of you. Watch Dharandhar Raw and Undkha, streaming from 22nd May, only on JioHotstar.”
At the same time, Netflix India also unveiled its own promotional post, writing, “Aandhi aa rahi hai. Aur iss baar, extra ghatak. Watch Dhurandhar Raw & Undekha, out 22 May in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu on Netflix.”
The ‘Raw and Undiscovered’ cut promises audiences a more intense version of the film, including unseen moments and an unfiltered look at the action-packed spy thriller. The release has immediately generated curiosity online, mainly because the same film is arriving on two rival streaming platforms on the same day.
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netizens confused
Since the announcement, social media users have been trying to understand the unusual streaming strategy.
“One social media user wrote, “Then how about Netflix coming on May 22?” I’m really confused. Is anyone else confused about this?” While another commented, “Only?????Netflix kya kar raha hai yaar (What is Netflix doing again).”
Another user wrote, “Ok so @jiohotstar and @netflix_in are releasing the raw and uncut version of part 1 on 22nd May??? Cool.” One comment read, “Let’s normalize non-exclusive streaming partners,” while another wondered, “So are we seeing a collaboration between @jiohotstar and @netflix_in or what?”
One particularly confused fan summed up the internet’s reaction perfectly, writing, “Same movie, same day, same duration, same name in two different streaming platforms can’t understand what the deal was between Hotstar and Netflix for Dhurandhar Part 1 Raw and Undkha.”
Dhurandhar 2 OTT release
While JioHotstar acquired the India OTT rights for Dhurandhar: The Revenge, Netflix secured the international streaming rights of the film. As part of that deal, Netflix began streaming Dhurandhar: The Revenge – Raw and Uncut overseas starting May 14, 2026.
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Meanwhile, JioHotstar has announced that the Ranveer Singh-starrer will premiere on the platform in India on June 5. Ahead of the streaming launch, the platform is also planning a grand digital premiere for the film on June 4 at 7 pm.
There are also reports that the film may start streaming on Netflix in India after a two-week window, though there is no official confirmation yet.
According to reports, JioHotstar acquired the digital rights of Dhurandhar 2 for Rs 150 crore, while the OTT rights of the first Dhurandhar film were reportedly sold for Rs 85 crore.
The raw and uncut version of Dhurandhar: The Revenge contains several scenes that were shortened or toned down in theaters. The extended OTT cut has a runtime of 3 hours and 52 minutes, making it approximately three minutes longer than the theatrical version, which was 3 hours, 49 minutes and 6 seconds longer.
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About Dhurandhar
Directed by Aditya Dhar, the franchise stars Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Gaurav Gera and Danish Pandor.
According to Saknilak, the first film earned Rs 1307 crore worldwide, while the sequel crossed the Rs 1363 crore mark globally, cementing the franchise’s status as one of the biggest box office successes in Indian cinema.
The films is based on the story of Jaskirat Singh Rangi, also known as Hamza Ali Mazari, who is sent to Lyari, Pakistan to destroy a terrorist cell. To complete the mission, he infiltrates a Baloch gang, marries a local politician’s daughter and gradually integrates himself into the society there.
