Mumbai: Filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues its dream run at the global box office, emerging as one of the highest grossing Hindi films with collections nearing Rs 1000 crore worldwide. Alongside its commercial success, the film has garnered appreciation from audiences and celebrities alike.
However, actor filmmaker Deepak Tijori has sparked a debate on censorship practices, criticising the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for what he described as inconsistent muting of profanities in the film.
Taking to social media, Tijori questioned the logic behind partially muting certain abusive words while leaving others audible, despite the film carrying an 18+ certification. He expressed confusion over the approach, asking who such selective censorship is intended to protect when the content is already meant for adult viewers.
He further pointed out the contradiction between theatrical and digital releases, noting that films often arrive on OTT platforms shortly after their cinema run without any audio cuts. According to him, this exposes wider audiences, including families at home, to unaltered content making theatrical censorship seem ineffective.
Tijori suggested that such practices raise larger questions about the consistency and relevance of censorship norms in modern viewing environments. His remarks have reignited discussions around film certification policies and their adaptation in the era of streaming platforms.
The film features a star studded cast including Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, Gaurav Gera and Rakesh Bedi. Domestically, it has crossed Rs 550 crore, surpassing major hits like Pathaan starring Shah Rukh Khan and Animal featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Bobby Deol.