"Banned" in Theaters, No- 1 on Netflix! Pakistan is Obsessed with Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar'!

"Banned" in Theaters, No- 1 on Netflix! Pakistan is Obsessed with Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar'!
They banned it in theaters. They called it "propaganda." But guess what? They can't stop watching it. In a twist that nobody saw coming, Ranveer Singh’s spy thriller 'Dhurandhar'—which was officially banned in Pakistan upon its theatrical release in December 2025—is currently the #1 Trending Movie on Netflix Pakistan. The film dropped on OTT just last Friday (Jan 30), and it seems our neighbors are binge-watching it more than us!

Here is the breakdown of the "ironic" success story trending today.

The "Lyari" Connection 🇵🇰


Why is Pakistan loving a movie about Indian spies?

The Setting: The film is set deep in the Lyari area of Karachi (famous for its gang wars).

The Verdict: Pakistani viewers on social media are praising the film's "insane detailing."

One viral tweet from Karachi read: "Finally a Bollywood movie that doesn't show us saying 'Adaab' and wearing surma. The Lyari gang politics is accurate!"

The Praise: Despite the anti-ISI plot, the audience is calling it the "Best Bollywood movie ever" for its raw realism.

The "Part 2" Teaser Alert! 🚨


While Pakistan catches up on Part 1, the makers are ready to drop the bomb for Part 2.

The Update: Director Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh posted a cryptic update yesterday: "Tomorrow, 12:12."

The Meaning: The Teaser for 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' is expected to drop today (Feb 3) at 12:12 PM.

Release Date: The sequel hits theaters on March 19, 2026 (clashing with Yash’s Toxic!).

SantaBanta Verdict: Borders can stop prints, but they can't stop passwords! If Pakistan is loving the "Trailer," imagine the reaction when The Revenge hits in March.

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