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Dhurandhar Soars: Box Office Hit Amid Controversy

3/21/2026

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Dhurandhar, a Bollywood film about an Indian spy in Pakistan, became a major box-office success and the highest-grossing Hindi film in India and North America.
Released in December, the film faced criticism in Pakistan and was banned for alleged propaganda.
The sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, will be released soon.
Critics warn nationalist films may incite hostility between India and Pakistan.

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Story summary

Dhurandhar, a Bollywood film about an Indian spy in Pakistan, became a major box-office success and the highest-grossing Hindi film in India and North America.
Released in December, the film faced criticism in Pakistan and was banned for alleged propaganda.
The sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, will be released soon.
Critics warn nationalist films may incite hostility between India and Pakistan.