New Delhi, May 12 -- Bollywood filmmakers who dub and release films across languages to attract a wider audience may have bitten off more than they can chew. The first-day shows of recent hit Dhurandhar: The Revenge were cancelled in several places, more so in the south, where the prints of dubbed versions weren't ready on time.

Experts said logistical issues can often derail big release plans of films in multiple languages. Each language version needs separate certification, which can be a challenge given the overworked and understaffed certification board.

With dubbing and subtitling now closely regulated, producers need to lock versions early, build buffers for certification and ensure consistency across languages. Accounting for suc...