Ever since Ranveer Singh stalwart Since its midnight release on Netflix, fans have been questioning why its runtime is shorter than the original. Aditya Dhar’s film was initially 214 minutes long (3 hours and 34 minutes), while the Netflix version runs a little over 3 hours and 25 minutes. Fans have also alleged that the platform has muted some dialogues and abuses from the film.

Exclusive conversation with industry sources India TodayDecoded changes to runtime and dialogs. He mentioned that, sometimes, filmmakers may choose to make some changes in the film in terms of pace adjustments or short credits before it comes on OTT. This is usually done to give the audience a better viewing experience. Sometimes, some scenes that could not be included in the dramatization are added, or sometimes, some scenes are edited out, depending on what would be best for their audience. However, all changes are made by the production house, and are duly communicated to the platform.

As readers may know, a few weeks after the film’s release, Baloch community A petition was filed against the way he has been portrayed in the film, especially in relation to a dialogue used by Sanjay Dutt. The court passed an order asking the filmmaker to modify some scenes. The new version hits theaters on January 1. As per the CBFC certifications dated 4 December and 5 January, the revised runtime is approximately 209 minutes (approximately 3 hours 29 minutes). So, the version on Netflix is ​​about three minutes shorter, unlike version 10, as stated on social media.

Sources said the theatrical version also includes statutory anti-smoking disclaimers, which may not appear the same way on OTT, contributing to the slight runtime difference. Although fans have flagged these changes online, the exact edits have not yet been officially detailed or identified.

It is pertinent to mention that, as a service provider, Netflix or any other platform does not have the right to trim or alter any movie. Furthermore, contrary to what is being said on social media about streamers using faster FPS, this is also reportedly false. Sources share that streaming platforms only play the version provided to them by the makers. They basically just act as distributors, showing films to their paying customers. If any changes are made, they are on the creator’s end – although sometimes, they may be made at the request of the platform.

India Today Access to JioStudios, B62 Studios and Netflix; However, no one has issued any statement on this.

Released on December 5, 2025, stalwart has been officially sealed Its blockbuster status followed a stellar performance at the box office, earning over Rs 1300 crore worldwide. Set in Pakistan, the film stars Ranveer Singh as an Indian spy who infiltrates a terrorist network operating from Lyari. The high-octane thriller also stars Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal and R Madhavan in lead roles.

sequel to stalwart Slated to release on the big screens on March 19, it is set to have a huge box office clash with Yash’s film. toxic.