Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' Tops Netflix in UAE, Pakistan Despite Theatrical Ban

• Ranveer Singh's espionage thriller 'Dhurandhar' achieved the No. 1 spot on Netflix in Pakistan and UAE.
• The film was not released theatrically in these regions due to distribution and content sensitivities.
• Directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, the film debuted on Netflix on January 30, 2026.
• Its success highlights the power of digital platforms to overcome traditional theatrical limitations and regulatory barriers.
• The film, a spy thriller, features Ranveer as Hamza, an Indian spy infiltrating gangs in Pakistan's Lyari, blending real incidents with fiction.

Why It Matters: Dhurandhar's Netflix success in UAE and Pakistan showcases streaming's power to bypass theatrical bans.