Dhurandhar 7.5-Hour Uncensored Extended Cut To Release With 3 Intervals? Viral Post Leaves Fans Excited, Confused

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Dhurandhar 2 continues to remain a rampage at the box office, fans might just get a bigger treat. According to rumours doing the rounds, the two-part Aditya Dhar franchise is set to release a 7.5-hour-long, uncensored extended cut. The two parts comprising Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar: The Revenge have revamped the spy genre in Bollywood. Starring Ranveer Singh in the lead role, the ensemble cast of the two films also includes actors Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi, Sara Arjun, Danish Pandor, Gaurav Gera, Saumya Tandon, and more. If at all the news about its longer version holds any truth, it'll be an added treat for the audience who've appreciated the film so far.

Viral post about the Dhurandhar extended version

On April 1, a post on X (formerly Twitter) started going viral, stating we are soon to get an ambitious extended cut, leaving fans highly intrigued at the possibility. The speculation also states that while the two movies will be merged into a single narrative lasting 7 hours and 30 minutes, it will also be an uncensored edition and showcase exclusively on premium formats such as IMAX, Dolby Cinema, HDR, and EPIQ.The viral post also claimed that the expected ticket price will remain at Rs 1100 for a combined show and include 3 intervals after every 2 hours. It says the certificate for the extended version is not live yet and will be out soon.

Internet reacts to reports

Though the makers have not issued any official statement or confirmed the report by any means, it has managed to leave netizens excited at the sheer thought of watching the full story in one seamless sitting.Many took to X and posted reactions. A user wrote, "This move is a monumental win for the 'Director’s Cut' culture in India, signaling a shift toward respecting the filmmaker's original, uncompromised vision. Adopting the Hong Kong marathon model for a 7-hour and 30-minute epic shows that premium exhibitors (IMAX, EPIQ) finally recognize the appetite for long-form, immersive cinema. The technical upgrade in sound mixing—treating songs as atmospheric BGM—is a sophisticated touch that prioritises narrative flow over traditional commercial breaks, truly catering to the hardcore cinephile."

One fan said, "I would love to see these two movies with the commentary from @AdityaDharFilms, production designer and a few others on Netflix." Another one said, 7hrs 30mins ? Watt . Is this the new era of binge watching?" A user asked, "Are they going to add some new scenes. Liky lyari gangwar, some shots seen in trailer bt not in movie?" One viewer got critical with the rumour: "It will cause headache and eye irritation, I have watched few films like that in continuous shows , many people have felt like that , its not good though."A lot of users, however, called it an April Fool's prank since the rumour and the post surfaced on April 1. "April fools? Why would they release a 7-hour film so soon?" wrote a fan. A second one posted, "April Fools. This post is for engagement farming purpose. No such announcement has been made. The image of CBFC certificate is digitally altered."

Would Dhurandhar extended cut work?

Dhurandhar had a runtime of 3 hours 34 minutes, and Dhurandhar 2, being 3 hours and 55 minutes long, is a benchmark in Bollywood. However, a 7.5-hour-long extended cut might be a straining experience. If at all the makers plan anything on those lines, they need to consider the precedent of Baahubali: The Epic, and condense its story into a more manageable runtime while retaining its scale and impact.

Precedent of Baahubali

Baahubali: The Epic released to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Baahubali: The Beginning (2015). It was a re-edited and remastered single film version of SS Rajamouli's two-part epic saga, The Beginning (2015) and The Conclusion (2017), combining footage from both films with technical enhancements and a previously unreleased scene.