Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar 2' gets 21 modifications by CBFC, fans fear ‘shock factor’ will be lost

With less than six hours to go until Dhurandhar The Revenge hits the big screen, the hype for Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller is at its peak. However, that excitement is met with a bittersweet update for Indian fans. The Ranveer Singh starrer espionage drama has reportedly undergone 21 modifications as per the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), trimming nearly six minutes off the runtime compared to its global version.

The CBFC’s last-minute edits have sparked widespread disappointment among domestic fans, many of whom argue that censoring an ‘A’-rated film is redundant. Many feel that the board’s interference will ultimately disrupt the "shock and awe" factor that made the first film a blockbuster.

The CBFC officials suggested 21 total changes, but the most significant involve four major visual trims to extreme violence. These include the reduction of gory visuals showing an eye being smashed, a beheading and fatal head-crushing sequences utilizing hammers and cement blocks, effectively softening the film's most controversial action beats.

The report further states that the dates of demonetisation in the subtitles have been corrected and "Lahore" has been replaced with "Delhi" in the information text.

Detailed breakdown of the major changes:

Meanwhile, the makers have submitted an official permission letter to the CBFC for using the Prime Minister references and news footage in the sequel.

Dhurandhar 2 will arrive in the Indian theaters with a locked runtime of 3h 49m 36s, significantly shorter than the nearly 4-hour global version. While the original submission was nearly 3 hours and 51 minutes, the CBFC’s mandated 1.3 minutes of additional trims means Indian viewers will see a version that is roughly 6 minutes shorter than the 3-hour 55-minute international cut.

About Dhurandhar The Revenge

Aditya Dhar returns to the director's chair for Dhurandhar: The Revenge, the final chapter in his acclaimed espionage duology. Produced by the trio of Jyoti Deshpande, Aditya Dhar, and Lokesh Dhar, the film picks up directly where the 2025 original left off. Headlined by Ranveer Singh, the cast is bolstered by veterans Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal, promising a cinematic event filled with secret appearances.