Dhurandhar 2 TV Premiere Set After CBFC Orders 45-50 Cuts for U A 16 Rating
Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, is set for its television premiere on October 18, 2026, on Star Gold. Originally rated 'A' for theaters, the film underwent 45 to 50 cuts mandated by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to reduce extreme violence and gore, resulting in a U A 16 certification for TV. The edited version is approximately 10 minutes shorter, running 3 hours and 39 minutes, while maintaining the film's overall impact.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 33/100.
Outlets measured: english, indianexpress, timesnow, moneycontrol. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 30 Sept, 06:35 am. Other outlets followed.