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thebalanced.newsDhurandhar Franchise OTT Releases: First Film on Netflix May 22, Sequel on JioHotstar June 4
Ranveer Singh's spy thriller Dhurandhar franchise is set for staggered OTT releases. The first film's extended 'Raw and Undekha' version, featuring unseen scenes, will premiere on Netflix and JioHotstar in India on May 22 in multiple languages. Meanwhile, the sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which released theatrically in March 2026, will debut digitally on JioHotstar in India on June 4, with Netflix streaming it internationally. This staggered release has caused confusion among fans regarding platform availability and release dates.
Political Bias
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Sentiment
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AI Analysis
Political bias across 10 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The article group predominantly presents entertainment industry perspectives without political framing. Coverage focuses on release schedules, platform rights, and fan reactions, reflecting neutral reporting. Some sources highlight producer and platform announcements, while others note fan confusion, but no political viewpoints or ideological biases are evident in the reporting.
Sentiment — Positive (69/100)
The overall sentiment across the articles is positive and anticipatory, emphasizing excitement for the extended versions and digital premieres. However, some articles acknowledge fan confusion and mixed reactions regarding platform exclusivity and release timing. The tone remains largely neutral and informative, balancing enthusiasm with clarification.
How 10 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 21 May, 01:16 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1economictimes21 May, 01:16 amDhurandhar Raw and Undekha OTT release date confirmed: When and where to watch Ranveer Singh's hit spy thriller online in India, but there's a twist
- 2timesnow21 May, 01:31 amDhurandhar Raw And Undekha OTT Release Date: When, Where To Watch Ranveer Singh's Film
- 3republicworld21 May, 02:26 amDhurandhar Raw And Undekha To Release On Netflix, Netizens Mistake For Dhurandhar 2 OTT Release In India: Jiohotstar Ki Fielding Set Kar Di
- 4hindustantimes21 May, 02:51 amRanveer Singh's Dhurandhar to return to Netflix with raw, unseen footage; announcement sparks confusion
- 5moneycontrol21 May, 03:47 amRanveer Singh's Dhurandhar to return on Netflix with unseen 'Raw Undekha' version- Moneycontrol.com
- 6wion21 May, 03:52 amRanveer Singh's Dhurandhar to return with extended runtime on Netflix, release date out
- 7mint21 May, 03:54 amDhurandhar 'Raw Undekha': Netflix India announces OTT release of Ranveer Singh's blockbuster movie Mint
- 8oneindia21 May, 03:56 amIs Dhurandhar 2 OTT Releasing In India This Weekend On Netflix Not Jio Hotstar? Confusion Cleared
- 9indiatvnews21 May, 04:19 amNot just Netflix, Dhurandhar Part 1 'raw and undekha' cut is also streaming on THIS OTT platform
- 10english21 May, 04:39 amDhurandhar OTT Release: Ranveer Singh Film To Return On Netflix With Unseen Scenes, Raw Cut
Lens Score breakdown
37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Story context
- Category
- Entertainment
- Location
- India
- Sources analysed
- 10
- Last analysed
- 21 May 2026
- Key entities
- NetflixStreaming mediaRanveer SinghOver-the-top media serviceIndiaBlockbuster (entertainment)Telugu languageHindiTamil languageAditya DharSequelArjun Rampal
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