Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar To Get 7.5-Hour Director's Cut? Reports Of April 5 Release In Theatres Spark Curiosity Online
· Free Press Journal
Speculation surrounding filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s ambitious director’s cut of Dhurandhar sparked curiosity online on Wednesday. Reports claimed that an extended 7.5-hour version of the film, combining both parts of the franchise, may receive a limited theatrical release on April 5.
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The buzz began after reports surfaced about a certification issued by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) dated March 31, 2026. According to these reports, the certificate reportedly mentions a 450-minute-long director’s cut that merges the two films, Dhurandhar and its sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge, into a single, continuous narrative.
'That Is A Different...': Fan Praises Ranbir Kapoor's Work In Dhurandhar; Here's How Ramayana Actor ReactedHowever, there has been no official confirmation from the makers. When IANS attempted to reach out to the team behind the film, they were unavailable for comment. Reports also indicated that the circulating reports may not be entirely accurate.
A source close to the development told IANS that the claims could even be an elaborate April Fool’s prank, adding to the uncertainty around the much-discussed director’s cut.
Finally a win for cinema and every cinephile in country! #Dhurandhar & #DhurandharTheRevenge is set to release an extended 7 hours 30 minute director’s cut uncensored exclusively on premium screens (DC, IMAX, HDR and EPIQ)
— Parth Chaturvedi (@_mrchaturvedi) March 31, 2026
A new certificate was issued by CBFC team today. The… pic.twitter.com/lNr4z0jG8x
What the rumoured director’s cut may include
According to the circulating reports, the extended version reportedly stitches the two films back together to present the story as it was originally envisioned. The project was initially conceived as a single film but was later split into two parts for theatrical release due to its lengthy runtime.
The proposed director’s cut is said to run for about 450 minutes (7.5 hours) and would reportedly be screened in select theatres. The screenings are also believed to feature three intervals, English subtitles, and technical enhancements such as clearer vocal audio.
The film stars Ranveer Singh in the lead role, alongside a large ensemble including Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Gaurav Gera, Manav Gohil and Danish Pandor.
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Massive box office success
Meanwhile, the second part of the duology, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, has been performing exceptionally well at the global box office. As of March 30, the film had reportedly collected Rs 1,365 crore worldwide since its release on March 19.
The first installment of the franchise, released on December 5, 2025, was also a major commercial success, crossing Rs 1,000 crore worldwide within three weeks.
Mithun Chakraborty On Dhurandhar 2 Propaganda Row: 'Bengal Files Ko Release Hone Nahi Diya, Ranveer Singh Ke Film Ko Bhi Rok Lete...'—VIDEOThe first part of Dhurandhar follows a high-stakes covert counter-terrorism mission. The story revolves around an undercover Indian intelligence agent who infiltrates criminal networks and political circles in Karachi in an attempt to dismantle a terror network targeting India.
The sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, continues the narrative as the agent delves deeper into Karachi’s underworld and political landscape while seeking justice for the 26/11 attacks and confronting larger threats.