Is Ranveer Singh-Aditya Dhar’s Blockbuster Film ‘Dhurandhar’ Banned in 6 Gulf Countries Due to Its Alleged ‘Anti-Pakistan’ Theme? Here’s What We Know
Aditya Dhar's directorial 'Dhurandhar' starring Ranveer Singh is roaring the athe box office. However, the movies has been reportedly banned from releasing in sic Gulf countries due to its content and perceived 'anti-Pakistan' messaging. 'Dhurandhar' also stars Sara Arjun and Akshaye Khanna in lead roles.
Aditya Dhar's latest spy action thriller, Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, is doing wonders at the box office both in India and overseas. According to a report in Sacnilk, the movie has made INR 57.50 crore in the international market with a week of release. It looks like the numbers could have been even higher if the movie had been released in the Gulf countries. According to a Bollywood Hungama report, "Bahrain, Omar, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE and Saudi Arabia have not released Dhurandhar. There were apprehensions that this would happen as the film is perceived as an 'anti-Pakistan film'. Also in the past, such films have failed to procure a release in this region. Yet the team of Dhurandhar made an attemp but sadly all the countries did not approve the theme of the film." On the other hand, a few Pakistani people are praising the Dhurandhar and its depiction of Lyari. Pakistan had a lot to do with the film's plot, especially considering that most incidents were based on real-life incidents and people. ‘Dhurandhar’ Movie Review: Ranveer Singh Explodes in Spurts in Aditya Dhar’s Exhaustingly Violent and Politically Questionable Thriller (LatestLY Exclusive).
Aditya Dhar-Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ Banned in Gulf Countries
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