If there’s one film that has been widely talked about in January, it is Daku Maharaj, thanks to actress Urvashi Rautela, who ensured the film was promoted extensively in every interview.
The buzz around the film grew when she was asked about her thoughts on Saif Ali Khan’s attack, but the actress skillfully steered the conversation to her film’s box office success, earning over 105 crore rupees, and even mentioned the diamond-studded Rolex and wristwatch gifted by her parents.
Thanks to the memes and jokes that emerged from this interview, Daku Maharaj gained even more popularity, and the film is now fully prepared for its OTT release on Netflix on February 21, 2025.
However, some reports have surfaced claiming that Urvashi Rautela’s scenes have been removed from the OTT version.
An Indian media report suggests that Netflix has allegedly edited out Urvashi’s scenes with Nandamuri Balakrishna in the film.
So far, this remains speculation, as there has been no official confirmation from the filmmakers or the Netflix team.
Therefore, viewers will have to wait until February 21, 2025, when Daku Maharaj releases on OTT, to know for sure whether Urvashi’s scenes are included or removed.
Speculations about the actress’s scenes being cut began earlier this week after Netflix shared the official poster for the OTT release.
The poster featured the entire cast of Daku Maharaj but notably excluded Urvashi Rautela, prompting humorous reactions from netizens who expressed surprise that the film’s best promoter was left out of the poster.
This Telugu-language action drama, directed by Bobby Kolli, stars Bobby Deol, Pragya Jaiswal, Pradeep Rawat, Shraddha Srinath, Sachin Khedekar, and others.
The film features Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead role, and the action-packed entertainer became a massive hit in theaters after its release on January 12, 2025.
Daku Maharaj showcases Balakrishna in a powerful role as an officer who, along with his wife, stands against injustice. The story follows his transformation into a fearless dacoit, Daku Maharaj, who fights against a tyrannical and influential family to deliver justice to the people.
Released on the occasion of the Hindu festival Sankranti 2025, Daku Maharaj received overwhelming responses from both critics and audiences.
Now, as the controversy surrounding the OTT release of Daku Maharaj continues, fans are eagerly waiting to see whether Urvashi Rautela’s scenes are indeed removed or if these are just speculations.
On the other hand, Nandamuri Balakrishna is already preparing for his next big release, Akhanda 2, directed by Boyapati Srinu. The sequel to the 2021 blockbuster Akhanda is highly anticipated, with fans eagerly awaiting Balakrishna’s return and another high-octane action spectacle.
