New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- When Dhurandhar arrived in theatres, it was immediately clear that the film was designed for the big screen. Beyond its scale and ensemble cast - Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and Sanjay Dutt - the film leaned heavily on its visual language.

Director Aditya Dhar used strong contrasts, deep shadows and a carefully calibrated colour palette to heighten tension and underline the emotional stakes. That visual intent, however, feels noticeably softened in the version now available on streaming.

Viewers revisiting Dhurandhar on OTT have remarked that the colour grading appears more muted than it did in cinemas. The palette looks flatter, with greyer tones replacing the richer contrasts that once...