Dhurandhar Faces Gulf Ban

Ranveer Singh’s latest film Dhurandhar has delivered a strong performance at the global box office, earning impressive revenue within days of its release. The film collected over Rs44 crore from international markets in just four days, reflecting strong audience interest outside India. However, industry experts believe the overseas earnings could have been much higher if the film had been released across Gulf countries. According to reports, Dhurandhar was not approved for release in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Authorities in these regions reportedly raised concerns over the film being perceived as anti-Pakistan in nature. Despite efforts by the filmmakers, the content failed to receive clearance, resulting in a complete ban across the GCC region. This decision significantly affected the film’s potential box office performance in key overseas markets. This is not an isolated case. In recent years, several Indian films with Pakistan-related themes have faced similar restrictions in the Gulf. Movies such as Fighter, Sky Force, The Diplomat, Article 370, Tiger 3, and The Kashmir Files encountered bans or limited releases due to sensitive political content. In some cases, revised versions were submitted but still failed to secure approval. These repeated bans highlight how sensitive geopolitical themes continue to impact film releases in the Gulf region. While Dhurandhar continues to perform strongly in other international markets, restrictions in the Middle East remain a major challenge for films dealing with regional political narratives. More entertainment updates can be found at https://weeklypakistan.com.pk/ , while global box office trends are available on https://www.boxofficeindia.com .