Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar banned in Gulf countries BECAUSE…, makers tried to…

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Dhurandar banned in…

Ranveer Singh’s latest hit, Dhurandhar has been prohibited from being released in all six Gulf nations - Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman. The Aditya Dhar film, which includes Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, among others, is doing remarkably in India. However, the ban in the Middle East might highly affect its overseas box-office results.

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What is the reason?

The Aditya Dhar film is performing well in the domestic market. Yet, the Middle Eastern nations' prohibition of the film can affect its global performance. The film's prohibition in all six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations follows reports of censorship officials raising concerns about its political themes and its seemingly anti-Pakistan messages.

Why was Dhurandhar banned in Gulf countries?

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Why was Dhurandhar banned in Gulf countries?

The debate over Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar revolves around its storyline, which involves an Indian intelligence mission in Pakistan, and circles around many geopolitical issues. Authorities in the Gulf, known for their careful examination of films regarding political and cultural issues, believed that the plot and character development might be seen as disrespectful due to the region's strong connections with Pakistan and large South Asian expatriate community.

Did makers try to release Dhurandhar in the Gulf?

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Did makers try to release Dhurandhar in the Gulf?

Industry sources indicate that the producers of the film attempted to secure approval for a theatrical release throughout the Gulf, acknowledging the region as a vital international market for Bollywood. Nevertheless, all six nations denied certification, viewing the film's thematic stance.

Dhurandhar’s prohibition has started conversations about?

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Dhurandhar’s prohibition has started conversations about?

The prohibition on Dhurandhar, which has surged at the local box office, has revived conversations within film and trade communities regarding the difficulties that Indian movies with cross-border political themes encounter in the Middle East. This is not a singular occurrence. Earlier this year, John Abraham’s The Diplomat and Akshay Kumar’s Sky Force were both prohibited in the Gulf Countries due to sensitive geopolitical themes.

What other Indian films were banned in the Gulf?

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What other Indian films were banned in the Gulf?

Previously, movies such as Yami Gautam’s Article 370 and Salman Khan’s Tiger 3 have faced censorship challenges or complete bans in certain Gulf regions in recent years.

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Can this ban cause issues?

The prohibition itself is a considerable hindrance for Dhurandhar’s international revenue opportunities, which provide substantial box office profits for Bollywood. That being said, Dhurandhar has successfully surpassed the Rs 200-crore net milestone in India during its opening week.

Where can the Gulf audience view Dhurandhar?

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Where can the Gulf audience view Dhurandhar?

For Gulf audiences who won't be able to view the Ranveer Singh film in theaters, Dhurandhar will debut digitally on Netflix, enabling them to watch it after the theatrical release ends.