The Telugu blockbuster Daaku Maharaaj, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, is set to stream on Netflix from February 21, 2025.
The movie, which was a massive hit in theatres
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, was directed by Bobby Kolli and produced by Sithara Entertainments, Fortune Four Cinemas, and Srikara Studios.
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However, the latest buzz around the film isn’t just about its digital release—it’s about Urvashi Rautela’s sudden disappearance from the new poster.
Urvashi missing from poster
Netflix shared a new promotional poster for ‘Daaku Maharaaj’, featuring Nandamuri Balakrishna, Bobby Deol, Pragya Jaiswal, and Shraddha Srinath. However, Urvashi Rautela was nowhere to be seen, leaving fans puzzled.
Fans react to Urvashi’s Absence
Social media users quickly noticed her missing from the poster and started making jokes. Some comments included, “India’s first actress to be removed from a 105+ crore movie poster!” Another wrote, “Where is Miss Rolex?” (a reference to her flaunting a diamond watch during promotions).”
Urvashi’s promotions & controversy
Urvashi Rautela was heavily involved in promoting the film, often highlighting its Rs. 105 crore earnings. However, she landed in controversy after mentioning her luxury gifts while commenting on Saif Ali Khan’s stabbing incident, which led to backlash.
‘Daaku Maharaaj’ box office
Despite the drama, ‘Daaku Maharaaj’ was a box office hit, earning:
- INR 90 crore in India
- INR 125.8 crore worldwide
The film’s high-energy action and gripping storyline made it a favourite among audiences.
With Netflix gearing up for its grand premiere, it remains to be seen whether Urvashi Rautela will be acknowledged in the film’s promotional campaigns.
