Dhurandar hindi movie and Pakistani people reaction

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Dhurandhar (also spelled Dhurandar in some searches) is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language spy action thriller film directed by Aditya Dhar (known for Uri: The Surgical Strike). It stars Ranveer Singh as an Indian spy (Hamza) who goes undercover in Karachi's Lyari area amid gang wars, with a cast including Akshaye Khanna (as a character inspired by Rehman Dakait), Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal. The story is loosely inspired by real events, blending underworld crime, espionage, and India-Pakistan tensions (including links to the 2008 Mumbai attacks). Released on December 5, 2025, it's a major box-office hit, praised for its action, performances, and production, though criticized for its long runtime (over 3.5 hours) and perceived nationalist tone.
Pakistani Reactions
Since Indian films are banned in Pakistan, many Pakistanis have watched it via unofficial streams or overseas screenings. Reactions are notably mixed and divided, sparking internal debates among Pakistanis rather than just anti-India outrage:
Positive aspects praised:
Many appreciate the filmmaking quality, action sequences, music, and performances—especially Akshaye Khanna as Rehman Dakait and Sanjay Dutt as Chaudhary Aslam.
Some Karachi residents and Lyari locals are impressed by the authentic recreation of sets, atmosphere, slang (e.g., "burger bachhe"), and cultural details like Balochi songs.
A few viewers (including on Reddit and social media) call it "very well-made" and admire the research into Lyari's gang wars.
Criticisms:
Heavy backlash for portraying Pakistan (especially Karachi/Lyari) as chaotic, violent, and linked to terrorism—seen as propaganda and exaggeration.
Factual inaccuracies: The story fictionalizes events, merging Lyari gang conflicts with Mumbai attacks and ISI involvement in ways critics say distort history.
Some Baloch viewers feel their culture is misrepresented.
Frustration that Pakistan's own industry hasn't told these "dark" local stories, leaving Bollywood to do it with an Indian lens.
Overall, it's triggered self-reflection in Pakistan: admiration for the craft mixed with annoyance at the narrative, plus calls for a homegrown response (e.g., an upcoming Pakistani film Mera Lyari announced to counter it). YouTube has various reaction videos, from praise to "angry" critiques, often highlighting this nuance.
The film has fueled cross-border online debates, but many Pakistanis focus more on its entertainment value and their own cinema's gaps than outright rejection.

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