Did Netflix Actually Remove Urvashi Rautela's Scenes From Daaku Maharaj? Here’s What We Know

There were rumours tht Netflix had removed Urvashi Rautela's scenes from 'Daaku Maharaaj' ahead of its digital premiere, sparking widespread speculation. However, these claims have been now dismissed. 

The much-anticipated OTT release of 'Daaku Maharaaj', starring Nandamuri Balakrishna and Urvashi Rautela, recently found itself at the center of controversy. Reports began circulating that Netflix had removed Urvashi's scenes from the film ahead of its digital premiere, sparking widespread speculation. However, these claims have been now dismissed. 

Rumours put to rest 

Daaku Maharaaj is set to premiere on Netflix on February 21. The controversy began when the platform released a promotional poster featuring Nandamuri Balakrishna, Bobby Deol, Pragya Jaiswal, and Shraddha Srinath, but noticeably omitting Urvashi Rautela. This fueled speculation that her scenes had been removed from the OTT version of the film. 

However, a well-placed source has clarified to Hindustan Times that these rumours are entirely baseless. “The reports around scenes featuring Urvashi are absolutely false. There's no truth to the reports. Nothing has been cut by Netflix. The same theatrical run of Daaku Maharaaj will be released on OTT,” the source told Hindustan Times. 

Reiterating that the film remains unedited for its digital debut, the source added, “Every scene that was part of the theatrical release will make its way to the digital platform.” 

Daaku Maharaaj OTT release

On Sunday, Netflix officially announced that 'Daaku Maharaaj' would be available for streaming from February 21 across multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi. Following online chatter about Urvashi’s exclusion from the promotional material, the platform later shared an updated post featuring her prominently—twice. 

“Meet the forces behind the fear 👀🔥 Watch Daaku Maharaaj on Netflix, out 21 February in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi! #DaakuMaharaajOnNetflix,” read the post. 

About Daaku Maharaaj

Directed by Bobby Kolli, 'Daaku Maharaaj' is an action-packed Telugu drama produced by Sithara Entertainments, Fortune Four Cinemas, and Srikara Studios. The film features an ensemble cast, including Nandamuri Balakrishna, 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.