Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar Banned in Gulf Countries
Ranveer Singh's film Dhurandhar was not allowed to be shown in all the Gulf countries.
This is because the film is thought to be against Pakistan.
The team tried to get permission to show the film, but the countries did not like the story and did not approve it.
In the past, films with similar themes have also not been allowed in these countries.
Despite the ban, the film has earned Rs 300-crore globally.
The film stars Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna, and Rakesh Bedi and was released on December 5.
Ranveer Singh's film Dhurandhar was banned in all Gulf countries.
The film's thematic approach was perceived as anti-Pakistan.
The team attempted to get release clearance but was unsuccessful.
Past films with similar themes have also faced bans in the region.
The film has earned Rs 300-crore globally despite the ban.
- Who
- Ranveer Singh and the film team of Dhurandhar
- What
- The film Dhurandhar was banned in all Gulf countries
- When
- The exact date is not specified in the article
- Where
- All Gulf countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE)
- Why
- The film's thematic approach was perceived as anti-Pakistan and did not get release approval
Film Makers
Gulf Countries
Film Release
Film Makers
The film makers attempted to secure a release in the Gulf countries.
Gulf Countries
The Gulf countries denied clearance for the film's release.
- Film
- Dhurandhar
- Actor
- Ranveer Singh
- Director
- Aditya Dhar
- Region
- Gulf Countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE)
- Reason
- Perceived anti-Pakistan theme
- Approval Status
- Not approved
- Global Earnings
- Rs 300-crore
- Release Date
- December 5
Sources
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