The debate regarding the OTT release of the film Daaku Maharaaj, featuring Urvashi Rautela and Nandamuri Balakrishna, has evolved. Earlier reports indicated that Netflix had removed Urvashi's scenes from the film, leading to widespread speculation and curiosity. Nevertheless, we have obtained updated information that provides clarity on this situation.

Putting the rumours to rest

Daaku Maharaaj is set to premiere on Netflix on February 21. The announcement poster sparked considerable speculation when social media users noted the absence of Urvashi Rautela. This led to rumours suggesting that the streaming service had removed her scenes from the film just before its release.

However, according to reliable sources, these claims are unfounded. "The reports regarding Urvashi's scenes are entirely false. There is no truth to these allegations. Netflix has not made any cuts. The same version of Daaku Maharaaj that was shown in theatres will be available on OTT," the source stated.

The source emphasized that the film has not undergone any edits for its digital release, assuring that "every scene that was part of the theatrical version will be included in the online release."

More about the OTT release

On Sunday, Netflix announced the upcoming release of Daaku Maharaaj on its platform, scheduled for February 21. The announcement was accompanied by a poster showcasing Nandamuri Balakrishna, Bobby Deol, Pragya Jaiswal, and Shraddha Srinath.

Following the initial reveal, several humorous comments emerged regarding Urvashi's absence from the OTT release poster. In response, Netflix India subsequently shared a post that featured Urvashi, appearing not once but twice.

“Meet the forces behind the fear (eyes and fire emojis) Watch Daaku Maharaaj on Netflix, out 21 February in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi! #DaakuMaharaajOnNetflix,” the post stated.

About the film

Daaku Maharaaj is an action-drama film in the Telugu language, directed by Bobby Kolli and produced by Sithara Entertainments, Fortune Four Cinemas, and Srikara Studios. The film features Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead role, alongside actors Bobby Deol, Pragya Jaiswal, Shraddha Srinath, Urvashi Rautela, Rishi, Chandini Chowdary, Pradeep Rawat, Sachin Khedekar, Shine Tom Chacko, Viswant Duddumpudi, Aadukalam Naren, and Ravi Kishan.

Despite receiving criticism for the song "Dabidi Dibidi," which features Urvashi and Nandamuri Balakrishna, the film achieved significant success at the box office, earning ₹90 crore in India and ₹125.8 crore globally, as reported by Sacnilk.

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