The spy action film Dhurandhar is still drawing strong audience interest and lots of online talk since it hit theatres in early December 2025. While many viewers focus on the film’s take on cross-border tension and historical events, one Pakistani man’s honest reaction has struck a chord with people in both countries.
In an Instagram video, a man from Karachi explains that growing up in Pakistan makes the names and situations in the movie feel familiar and personal. Still, he separates his national feelings from his view of the film as a piece of movie-making. He says he enjoyed the movie and finds value in how it was put together.
He does point out that Pakistan is shown in a negative light, but this does not stop him from taking in the story. He says the film stirred strong feelings, especially because it shows people hurting each other. He says people should think about the harm done by individuals, instead of seeing things only by country. This human-focused view is what made his response stand out online.
In the caption of his video, he wrote that the story took him to “very uncomfortable places,” especially as someone from Karachi who watches a lot of Hindi cinema. Yet, he saw this emotional reaction as part of the movie’s effect, and he spoke about the directing, script, and acting in a positive way.
Current Status at the Box Office
Dhurandhar continues to do very well in theatres. After 12 days in India, it passed ₹400 crore in net ticket sales. The film earned around ₹411 crore in domestic net revenue and about ₹493 crore in gross revenue in that period. It also made strong numbers overseas.
Industry trackers now say the film is on track to reach near ₹450 crore in India within its first two weeks and has already joined the select group of Hindi films to earn more than ₹400 crore domestically. Early reports also place its total worldwide earnings in the range of ₹620–630 crore.
Wider Public Response
The movie’s impact is not limited to box office figures or one viral review.
- Some social media posts and memes have mixed takes on certain scenes or character moments.
- A 26/11 survivor shared that a scene with real terror attack audio was deeply shocking and gave her chills, but she praised the film for its honest portrayal of trauma.
- There is also legal pushback in some places over how certain communities were shown, with notices filed demanding corrections and apologies.
- In response to the movie’s ban in Pakistan, plans for a Pakistani film about the Lyari area were announced as an alternate perspective.
Behind the Scenes
The film, directed by Aditya Dhar, features leading actors like Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan and Arjun Rampal. Filming took place in several locations, including Thailand and parts of India such as Mumbai and Punjab.
The soundtrack, released on 1 December 2025, includes several songs used in the movie and was put out by Saregama.
A follow-up film, Dhurandhar: Part 2, is scheduled for release on 19 March 2026, and has already been announced after the end of the first part included a teaser for the next chapter.
