"Dhurandhar" banned in 7 nations including Pakistan; India box office hit

• Aditya Dhar's spy action thriller 'Dhurandhar,' starring Ranveer Singh and Akshay Khanna, has earned ₹207.25 crore at the Indian box office in its first week.
• The film has been banned in Pakistan and all Gulf countries, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE.
• The ban is reportedly due to the film being perceived as 'anti-Pakistan,' a common reason for restrictions on Indian films in the region.
• This is not the first time Indian films with Pakistan-related content, such as 'Fighter' and 'The Kashmir Files,' have faced bans in Gulf markets.
• A sequel, 'Dhurandhar 2,' is announced for March 19, 2026, setting up a box office clash with Yash's 'Toxic'.

Why It Matters: 'Dhurandhar' ban in 6 countries over 'anti-Pakistan' theme shows geopolitical impact on cinema.