Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Lyari Residents Demand Share of Dhurandhar Profits
A group of people from a town called Lyari in Karachi, Pakistan, are asking the filmmaker Aditya Dhar to share the profits from his new movie 'Dhurandhar'.
The movie is set in their town and shows a time when there was a lot of gang violence.
Some residents want 50-80% of the movie's earnings, while others suggest using the money to build a hospital or improve a famous roundabout in Lyari.
They also disagree with how the movie shows their town, saying it doesn't represent Lyari as it is today.
The movie was filmed in Bangkok, Thailand, and shows a detailed recreation of Lyari.
The residents feel that since the movie is about their town, they should get some of the money it makes.
Lyari residents demand 50-80% of the profits from the film 'Dhurandhar', arguing that the movie was set in their town and should benefit them financially.
Residents suggest using the profits to build a hospital or beautify Cheel Chowk, Lyari's iconic eagle roundabout.
Some residents object to the film's portrayal of Lyari as a place defined by gang violence, arguing that the town has moved on from its troubled past.
The film 'Dhurandhar' was released on December 5, 2025, and was shot in Bangkok, Thailand, with a detailed recreation of Lyari on a six-acre set.
The film depicts Lyari during a period marked by gang violence, terrorism, and police crackdowns, aiming for historical accuracy.
- Who
- Residents of Lyari, Karachi, and filmmaker Aditya Dhar
- What
- Lyari residents demand a share of the profits from the film 'Dhurandhar' and object to its portrayal of their town
- When
- The demands were made in December 2025, following the film's release on December 5, 2025
- Where
- Lyari, Karachi, Pakistan
- Why
- Residents believe they should financially benefit from the film as it was set in their town and are concerned about the film's portrayal of Lyari
Lyari Residents
Filmmaker Aditya Dhar
Profit Sharing
Lyari Residents
Residents demand 50-80% of the film's profits, arguing that the movie was set in their town and should benefit them financially.
Filmmaker Aditya Dhar
No official response from Aditya Dhar regarding profit sharing.
Portrayal of Lyari
Lyari Residents
Residents object to the film's portrayal of Lyari as a place defined by gang violence, arguing that the town has moved on from its troubled past.
Filmmaker Aditya Dhar
The film depicts Lyari during a period marked by gang violence, terrorism, and police crackdowns, aiming for historical accuracy.
- Location
- Lyari, Karachi, Pakistan
- Film
- Dhurandhar
- Filmmaker
- Aditya Dhar
- Film Release Date
- December 5, 2025
- Film Setting
- Lyari, Karachi (1999-2009)
- Film Production Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Residents' Demands
- 50-80% of film profits, beautification of Cheel Chowk, or a hospital
Sources
After Dhurandhar, Why An Old Uzair Baloch Viral Video Is Making People Wonder If The Interviewer Is 'Still Alive'
‘Uzair Baloch Ne Aaj Tak Kitne Katal Kiye Hain?’ Lyari Don’s Old Interview With ‘Brave’ Journalist Goes Viral
Lyari Residents Ask Aditya Dhar To Share Dhurandhar Profits: ‘Give 80%, You Owe Us’
