Mumbai: Much like its predecessor, ‘Dhurandhar Part 1’, the second installment — titled ‘The Revenge’ — has been banned in Pakistan. However, the film has generated such immense buzz in the neighboring country that its pirated version is being watched voraciously. A journalist from Pakistan shared a clip on Twitter (now X), showing himself watching ‘Dhurandhar 2’ on his television in Lahore. The post has elicited a flurry of amusing comments from people across both India and Pakistan.
How have viewers in Pakistan reacted?
Pakistani audiences had thoroughly enjoyed the first installment of *Dhurandhar*. At the time, numerous posts and videos went viral showing people praising the film—a collaboration between Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar. Subsequently, pirated CDs of ‘Dhurandhar’ were even spotted being sold openly in the streets of Pakistan. Now, with the release of Part 2, the pirated version has once again reached Pakistan, and the local populace is reveling in this Indian film.
What was the reaction on social media?
A Twitter handle named Khalid Mahmood Khalid shared a clip featuring the opening scene of *Dhurandhar: The Revenge*. Khalid tweeted, “Watching *Dhurandhar 2* in Lahore.” The post attracted a multitude of comments. One user attempted to poke fun at the situation, writing, “It looks like there’s a slight crack in your TV screen; perhaps you watched the T20 World Cup match on it?” Another commented, “Just like the BrahMos missile, *Dhurandhar* seems to be free for them as well.” A third user simply remarked, “Blatant piracy.”
Love for Indian Cinema in Pakistan?
Another comment read, “Sitting in Lahore and watching the destruction of Pakistan itself.” A user from the Pakistani side responded, “Yes, we are watching it, because we are in dire need of entertainment—and in this world, what could possibly be more laughable than Indian content?” One user noted that the speed with which the pirated version of ‘Dhurandhar’ reached Pakistan—despite the prevailing political tensions—serves as a testament to the enduring love for Indian cinema in the region. In Pakistan, pirated CDs of the first installment of *Dhurandhar* were being sold for just 50 rupees. A YouTuber from New Zealand shared a clip showcasing a CD market, where he also inquired about prices from a shopkeeper.
What about the Craze for ‘Dhurandhar’ in India?
‘Dhurandhar 2’ is directed by Aditya Dhar and features Ranveer Singh, Sara Arjun, Arjun Rampal, and Rakesh Bedi in lead roles. The film has been released under the title ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, bearing the tagline “Courage is the Fuel; Revenge is the Mission.” The movie is receiving immense love from audiences, and on its opening day, its net earnings in India reached ₹145 crore.
