Dhurandhar Gets New Version: I&B Ministry Orders 'Baloch' Removal, Plays Jan 2026

• Ranveer Singh-Akshaye Khanna's 'Dhurandhar' to play a new version in cinemas from January 1, 2026.
• The I&B Ministry ordered the removal of the word 'Baloch', muting two words, and changing a dialogue.
• The film has already crossed the Rs 1,000 crore mark at the global box office.
• Its international run was hindered by a ban in several Middle Eastern markets, causing a loss of Rs 90 crore.
• Distributor Pranab Kapadia estimated the ban cost the movie at least $10 million in Gulf countries.

Why It Matters: I&B Ministry mandates changes to 'Dhurandhar', including removing 'Baloch', for its 2026 re-release.