New Delhi – The Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar has shattered records by surpassing 1,000 crore rupees in global earnings and is poised to enter the 1,100-crore club soon. The film continues to set new benchmarks in India while maintaining robust performance abroad. However, a ban in several Middle East countries has resulted in substantial financial setbacks for the production.
Directed by Aditya Dhar, this two-part spy action thriller has rewritten box office history. Yet, the prohibition in the Middle East region prevented even higher overseas collections.
Pranab Kapadia, the film’s overseas distributor, revealed in an interview that the ban caused a loss of at least 1 million dollars, equivalent to approximately 80 crore rupees. He noted that action films typically perform strongly in the Middle East, adding that release permission should have been granted there. Kapadia emphasized respect for each country’s regulations and decisions, pointing out that similar restrictions affected previous releases like Fighter.
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Despite exhaustive efforts to secure approvals, the film ultimately reached audiences through alternative markets. Kapadia observed that the December holiday season benefited the movie, with many viewers from Gulf countries traveling to Europe or the United States to watch it. He personally knew individuals who made such trips, taking advantage of year-end vacations to catch screenings abroad.
The first installment of Dhurandhar explores the underworld in Karachi’s Lyari area, featuring a cast including Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi, and Sara Arjun alongside Ranveer Singh. The sequel is scheduled for release on Eid 2026.
