Dhurandhar Fallout? From 'Coohing' Classes To 'Nsitute', Pakistan's Literacy Debate Goes Viral

Discussions around Pakistan’s literacy levels in the early 2000s have unexpectedly resurfaced online, thanks to eagle-eyed viewers revisiting Dhurandhar. Viral posts on social media are now dissecting tiny background details from the film, with many praising the makers for what they believe is deliberate and sharply observed realism.The renewed attention comes at a time when Dhurandhar continues to enjoy strong viewership on Netflix after a successful theatrical run. Adding to the momentum, the makers recently dropped the teaser for the sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which is set to release in theatres on March 19. Amid the growing buzz around Dhurandhar 2, several posts have gone viral, sparking conversations around how Pakistan is portrayed

in the timeline shown in the film.One viewer who recently watched the spy thriller on Netflix took to X (formerly Twitter) to point out a subtle detail that stood out. Referring to Pakistan’s literacy rate around 2004, the user highlighted a scene featuring a signboard that reads: “Zakir Coaching Nstitute.” Though easy to miss, the spelling struck the viewer as intentional rather than accidental.They wrote in their post, “Aditya Dhar’s attention to detail is actually insane. Check out the spelling of “NSTITUTE" on that board. Pakistan’s literacy rate was only around 54% in 2004, that typo isn’t a mistake, it’s a masterclass in realistic filmmaking. Absolute genius! #Dhurandhar #RanveerSingh."

Soon after, another user shared a still from a different scene, pointing out that the word “Coaching” was misspelt as “Coohing” on a signboard. Posting the image, the user wrote, “Hats off to the set team of Dhurandhar. They’ve recreated real Pakistan with stunning authenticity. Just look at that board and that spelling.''

As more such screenshots began circulating, netizens joined in, reacting to what they saw as extreme attention to detail. Several viewers appeared amused by the level of realism, with comments pouring in across platforms. One user wrote, “Itna bhi accurate nhi hona tha.” Another commented, “Crazy detailing.” A third added, “Miner details makes movie great.”With these posts continuing to gain traction, Dhurandhar has once again found itself at the centre of online conversation—this time for the smallest details quietly sitting in the background.