The much-anticipated Hindi film Dhurandhar has reportedly suffered a significant financial setback after being banned in several overseas markets. According to trade reports, the film has incurred an estimated loss of nearly ₹100 crore due to restrictions imposed across key Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, which are considered crucial for Bollywood’s overseas box office collections.
Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, was expected to perform exceptionally well in international territories, especially in the Middle East, where Hindi films traditionally enjoy a strong audience base. However, the ban prevented the film from securing theatrical releases in markets such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman, resulting in a major revenue loss.
Industry analysts suggest that the decision to block the film was influenced by concerns over its political themes, which were deemed sensitive by censorship authorities in certain regions. Despite this setback, the film has continued to perform strongly at the domestic box office, maintaining steady collections weeks after its release.
In India, Dhurandhar has emerged as one of the biggest commercial successes of the year, drawing large crowds and receiving positive audience feedback. The film’s robust domestic earnings, along with strong performance in other international markets and a lucrative OTT deal, have helped cushion the impact of the overseas ban to some extent.
While the ₹100 crore loss is a notable blow, trade experts believe that Dhurandhar’s overall box office run remains impressive. The controversy surrounding the ban has also kept the film in the spotlight, further fueling public curiosity and discussions within the film industry.
