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Daaku Maharaaj controversy: The full story behind Urvashi Rautela’s deleted scenes and Dabidi Dibidi backlash

From the backlash against the song Dabidi Dibidi to Urvashi Rautela’s deleted scenes and controversial statements, Daaku Maharaaj has been at the center of major debates.

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Daaku Maharaaj controversies featuring Urvashi Rautela and Nandamuri Balakrishna

Since its theatrical release on January 12, 2025, and its OTT premiere on Netflix on February 21, Daaku Maharaaj, starring Urvashi Rautela and Nandamuri Balakrishna, has been at the heart of multiple controversies. From backlash over the song Dabidi Dibidi to rumors of Urvashi’s scenes being deleted, the film has garnered attention for reasons beyond its storyline.

Dabidi Dibidi song faces backlash

One of the biggest talking points has been the song Dabidi Dibidi, which drew criticism for its choreography and presentation. Social media users slammed the dance moves as “obscene” and “cringe-worthy,” with many pointing fingers at choreographer Shekhar Master.

Additionally, the significant age gap between 64-year-old Nandamuri Balakrishna and 30-year-old Urvashi Rautela did not sit well with audiences, further fueling the controversy. The song also featured some of Balakrishna’s iconic dialogues, but that did little to appease upset fans.

When asked about the negative reception, Urvashi Rautela responded in an interview, stating that it was “hard to assess why people are talking about the choreography in this way.” However, this did not do much to quell the criticism.

Urvashi Rautela’s remarks spark outrage

Another controversy erupted when Urvashi Rautela made an insensitive comment while addressing the attack on actor Saif Ali Khan. Instead of discussing the incident, she shifted focus to Daaku Maharaaj’s Rs 105-crore box office collection and flaunted her expensive jewelry.

Her statement—where she talked about her diamond-studded Rolex and her father’s gift of a mini watch—was widely condemned. Following the backlash, Urvashi issued an apology on social media, only to delete it soon after, further escalating the criticism.

Many questioned the sincerity of her apology, with some calling it a “publicity stunt” to stay in the limelight.

Were Urvashi Rautela’s scenes deleted from Netflix?

As Daaku Maharaaj made its way to Netflix, speculation arose that the streaming platform had deleted Urvashi Rautela’s scenes from the OTT version. The rumors gained traction when Netflix released a promotional poster that excluded Urvashi, leading fans to question her absence.

Amid the uproar, Netflix responded by posting individual character slides from the film, with Urvashi appearing twice in the carousel, seemingly putting an end to the speculation. Sources later clarified that no scenes featuring Urvashi were removed from the Netflix version.

Directed by Bobby Kolli, Daaku Maharaaj also features Bobby Deol, Pragya Jaiswal, Shraddha Srinath, Shine Tom Chacko, Sachin Khedekar, and Pradeep Rawat in pivotal roles. While the film has been commercially successful, its controversies have often overshadowed its box office achievements.

With debates still ongoing, Daaku Maharaaj remains a topic of discussion in the entertainment industry, keeping audiences intrigued beyond its storyline.

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Dhurandhar 2 bags massive OTT deal, likely to stream on JioHotstar after IPL 2026

Dhurandhar 2 lands a Rs 155 crore OTT deal with JioHotstar and may release after IPL 2026.

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The upcoming Bollywood film Dhurandhar 2 has reportedly secured a significant OTT deal, underlining its strong market buzz ahead of release. According to media reports, the film’s digital streaming rights have been acquired by JioHotstar for approximately Rs 155 crore.

The makers are expected to follow a strategic release plan, with the film likely to premiere on the platform after the conclusion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. JioHotstar also holds digital streaming rights for the tournament, and the post-IPL window is seen as an effort to retain audience engagement.

Reports suggest that the film could arrive on OTT in late May or early June 2026, depending on its theatrical release schedule and run. However, there is no official confirmation yet regarding the exact streaming date.

Industry observers note that the reported deal highlights the growing demand for big-ticket Hindi films among streaming platforms, especially those expected to draw strong audience interest.

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Ramayana teaser unveiled as Ranbir Kapoor appears as Rama in Nitesh Tiwari’s epic film

The teaser of Ramayana has been released, showing Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama. The film will release in two parts in 2026 and 2027.

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The teaser of Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming film Ramayana has been released, offering the first glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor in the role of Lord Rama. The film, which is planned as a two-part cinematic project, is scheduled for a Diwali release later this year.

The teaser shows several key moments, including scenes from the coronation and the exile period in the forest of Panchavati. Ranbir Kapoor appears in the role of Rama with a calm and composed presence. The teaser also briefly shows Yash in the role of Ravan towards the end.

Ahead of the teaser launch, Alia Bhatt shared a video message on social media asking audiences to support the project and Ranbir Kapoor’s work on the film. In the video, she said the “Rama unit” video would be released and encouraged audiences to watch and support the film.

Budget and scale

Producer Namit Malhotra said the film has been in development for six to seven years and is being made on a large scale. According to him, the total budget for both parts is around $500 million, which is over Rs 4,000 crore combined.

He said the film is being made for a global audience and aims to present the epic on a large cinematic scale while remaining efficient in production.

Music collaboration

The film’s music is being composed through a collaboration between AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer. Rahman said working on a project based on such an iconic epic is challenging, as the team wants to present something new while respecting the importance of the story.

Release plan and cast

The film will be released in two parts. The first part is scheduled for a worldwide release in October 2026 ahead of Diwali, while the second part is planned for release during Diwali 2027.

Apart from Ranbir Kapoor, the film also stars Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol, Ravi Dubey and Yash in important roles.

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Dhurandhar 2 box office collection day 7 crosses Rs 600 crore in India

Dhurandhar 2 continues its strong box office run, crossing Rs 600 crore in India and Rs 1000 crore worldwide within its first week.

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Ranveer Singh’s film Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has crossed the Rs 600 crore mark at the India box office within seven days of its release, according to trade estimates. The film has maintained a strong run in both mass centres and urban markets during its first week.

As per trade figures, the film’s India net box office collection stands at around Rs 623 crore after seven days, while the gross domestic collection is estimated to be over Rs 740 crore. The film has also performed strongly in overseas markets, taking its international collection to more than Rs 250 crore. With this, the worldwide box office total has crossed Rs 1,000 crore within the first week of release, as per trade estimates.

Day-wise performance in India

The film opened strongly on March 19 with box office collections of over Rs 100 crore. The film continued to perform well over the next few days, collecting around Rs 80 crore on Day 2 and over Rs 110 crore on Day 3. Collections remained strong over the weekend, followed by an expected drop on weekdays. By Day 7, the film collected around Rs 47 crore, taking the total India net collection past Rs 600 crore.

Overseas performance and comparison

The film has also reported strong performance in overseas markets, particularly in the UK and other key international territories. With the worldwide collection crossing Rs 1,000 crore in the first week, the film is being compared to the fast global box office pace seen by Pushpa 2: The Rule in terms of early box office momentum, according to trade observers.

About the film

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is the sequel to the 2025 film Dhurandhar. The sequel features Ranveer Singh along with Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan and Sanjay Dutt in key roles.

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