Banned in Pakistan, Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' Dominates Netflix

• Ranveer Singh-starrer 'Dhurandhar', a Bollywood spy thriller, was banned in Pakistani theaters but found massive success on Netflix Pakistan.
• The film, released in 2025, quickly secured the No. 1 spot on Netflix Pakistan after its digital premiere on January 30.
• Pakistani viewers praised the film on social media for its realistic portrayal and research, with one user calling it the "best Bollywood movie I’ve ever watched."
• Despite losing an estimated $10 million from its theatrical ban in Pakistan and the Middle East, 'Dhurandhar' grossed over Rs 1,000 crore worldwide.
• Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film follows an Indian agent infiltrating Pakistani criminal syndicates and is loosely linked to Pakistan's Operation Lyari.

Why It Matters: Despite a theatrical ban, 'Dhurandhar' became a massive hit on Netflix Pakistan, praised by viewers.