Mumbai: Ranveer Singh’s latest Aditya Dhar movie, Dhurandhar, is making waves in India but has hit a roadblock internationally. The Dhurandhar movie has been banned across six Gulf countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, reportedly due to its anti-Pakistan narrative.

This marks another instance of Indian films with cross-border themes facing strict scrutiny in the Middle East.

Other Bollywood films faced Gulf restrictions

This is not the first time a Bollywood film has faced bans in the Middle East. Earlier, several high-profile movies—including Fighter, Sky Force, The Diplomat, Article 370, Tiger 3, and The Kashmir Files—encountered similar restrictions across parts of the Gulf. In some cases, such as Fighter, the film was initially released in the UAE but was pulled within a day, and even a revised version was rejected.

Dhurandhar cast and director

The Dhurandhar cast includes Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal. Directed by Aditya Dhar, this spy thriller marks his return to direction after six years, following the 2019 hit Uri: The Surgical Strike. The film draws inspiration from real-world geopolitics, covert R&AW missions, and Operation Lyari in Pakistan, fueling its appeal among audiences seeking realistic and action-packed stories.

Box office success

Despite the Gulf ban, Dhurandhar box office collection worldwide continues to rise. The film has crossed Rs 200 crore net in India within a week and earned Rs 44.5 crore overseas, excluding Gulf territories. Within four days of release, the movie garnered over Rs 150 crore worldwide, positioning it as one of the biggest Bollywood hits of the year.

Critics and audiences alike have praised the Aditya Dhar movie for its storytelling, direction, and star-studded Dhurandhar cast, making it a major box office success in India.

Is Dhurandhar releasing OTT?

With the strong theatrical performance, speculation around the Dhurandhar OTT release is high. Reports suggest that one of India’s largest OTT platforms has acquired the Dhurandhar digital rights for an estimated Rs 130 crore, though this remains unconfirmed. Fans are eagerly waiting for details on the Dhurandhar OTT streaming date.

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