Dhurandhar: In spite of being prohibited in Pakistan and several Gulf nations, Ranveer Singh Dhurandhar continues to thrive. The Aditya Dhar directed espionage
thriller is breaking box office records daily in India, and it has also achieved an astonishing all-time high in Pakistan. Dhurandhar has now become the most pirated film in the neighboring nation, surpassing Rajinikanth's 2.0 and Shah Rukh Khan's Raees. According to IANS, the multi-starrer based on real events has experienced over 2 million illegal downloads in Pakistan.
Dhurandhar Craze In Pakistan
Dhurandhar has faced significant backlash from Pakistan regarding its portrayal of Lyari. In response, they have opted to expedite the production of a positive film about Lyari. Nevertheless, the Dhurandhar craze appears to have captivated the people of Pakistan. Torrent sites and piracy links are rampant online, facilitating the film's download.
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Dark Web specialists in the region are utilizing servers located in Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Malaysia to enable illegal downloads of the film for Pakistani viewers. The movie is being accessed through Telegram channels, underground streaming services, and VPNs.
Authorities indicate that this increase in downloads reflects the interest that the Pakistani audience has in the film. While some may disagree with the film's storyline, many are praising the performances. Numerous Pakistanis are generating reels and memes on social media, as has been reported.
Agencies have noted that there are efforts by ISI-affiliated social media accounts to alter the content to align with local perspectives. Analysts suggest that the expedited release of the film Mera Lyari in January and the ISI's attempts to suppress Dhurandhar indicate that Pakistanis are feeling defensive.
The film features a star-studded cast led by Ranveer Singh, who portrays Hamza, an Indian spy infiltrating Pakistan's Lyari to dismantle terror networks supported by the ISI. The ensemble also includes Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Rakesh Bedi.
(With contributions from IANS)
