Dhurandhar 2 full movie leaked on YouTube; removed after fans flat piracy

Aditya Dhar's directorial, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, continues to dominate the box office. It's been a week since the film's release, and the film has shattered all records, not just pan-India but also globally. 

The film has crossed Rs 1,500 crore in India. Despite being four hours long, moviegoers are still rushing to theatres to watch it. However, amid the craze and word-of-mouth publicity, a small on-screen error has grabbed audience attention. The film has now been edited and re-released.

 Photo of cameraman's reflection in the mirror surfaces online, PR stunt or genuine error

A viral social media post shows a fight sequence featuring Ranveer Singh's character Hamza, also known as Jaskirat Singh Rangi, where a cameraman's reflection was visible in a mirror.

Eagle-eyed netizens shared the footage, and photos quickly went viral, turning the clip into a meme fest. While many were unsure if it was deliberate, a PR gimmick, or an editing mistake.

The makers took account of the error and re-released the film.

According to a trade source quoted by Bollywood Hungama, "Cinemas across the country were sent revised prints of the film and were told to screen them with immediate effect. Some theatres received the new print on Saturday, while others got it on Sunday."

The source further explained, "In this new print, the cameraman can no longer be seen in the mirror's reflection. When you are delivering such a mammoth film, you need to take care of countless aspects. Once in a while, mistakes do happen. Even in Hollywood films, one can spot many such goofs. It's praiseworthy that Aditya Dhar and his team got the mistake corrected. It goes without saying that even after the theatrical run, it'll be the rectified version that will play on OTT and satellite."

Well, if this wasn't enough, Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh, who have time and again urged audiences not to pirate the film or share spoilers, saw the movie leaked on YouTube. A channel uploaded a pirated version of the 3-hour-and-49-minute-long film.

Following the leak, several users tagged director Dhar on social media, urging him to report the content and request that YouTube take it down.

One user tweeted, "@AdityaDharFilms @yamigautam Dhurandhar 2 has been uploaded on YouTube. Please raise a complaint on YouTube. I genuinely want this movie to cross 3000 crore minimum. I love the storytelling and cinematography so much. Cried in the last scene."

Another wrote, "@AdityaDharFilms Sir, please check YouTube; Dhurandhar 2 has been almost uploaded. Some jealous people are trying to affect the theatre run. Please remove it from YouTube. Bharat Mata ki Jai."

The video was removed from the platform after the public outcry.

Movie piracy is illegal in India. 

Piracy of movies is illegal in India under the Copyright Act, 1957, which protects the rights of creators and producers. Downloading, sharing, or uploading pirated films without permission is a criminal offence. Those caught engaging in movie piracy can face civil penalties, including fines and compensation to the copyright holder, as well as punishment of up to 3 years of imprisonment, fines up to Rs. 2 lakh, or both. Repeat offenders may face even stricter consequences.

About the cast of the film

Apart from Ranveer, the film features a strong ensemble cast including Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi in key roles.