The original Vijay TV telecast, being pre-OTT censorship guidelines, aired these scenes in near-full glory (with a U/A advisory). That raw intensity is lost in today’s "family-friendly" edits.
While Mahabharatham on Vijay TV has been widely acclaimed, some critics have pointed out: vijay tv mahabharatham all episodes 1268 better
The shorter cuts on streaming services are convenient, but they sacrifice depth. The 1268-episode version preserves: The original Vijay TV telecast, being pre-OTT censorship