Dhurandhar Fever: Ranveer Hit Sold for Rs 16 in Pakistan

New Delhi, February 13, 2026: The crossover appeal of Indian cinema has reached a staggering new height with Ranveer Singh’s latest spy-action thriller, Dhurandhar. Despite a formal ban on Indian films in Pakistan, the movie has not only dominated the digital charts but has now flooded the local grey markets in a surprising turn of events.

Recent viral footage has revealed that pirated copies of the blockbuster are being sold in Karachi for as little as PKR 50 (approximately ₹16). This comes on the heels of the film’s massive success on Netflix, where it trended as the number-one title in Pakistan for several consecutive weeks.

The Viral Discovery in Karachi

The phenomenon came to light through a video shared by popular YouTuber Karl Rock. During a visit to Karachi’s famous Rainbow Centre—a marketplace historically notorious for being a hub of pirated media—Rock stumbled upon vendors openly selling DVDs and USB drives loaded with the film.

In the video, the shopkeeper confirms that the film is a “new release from Hindustan” and offers the copy for a price that shocked social media users. Rock, noting the irony of the situation, remarked on how deeply Indian content permeates the border despite official restrictions. He also shared a personal nugget about the lead star, noting that Ranveer Singh’s grandparents originally hailed from Karachi before migrating during the Partition.

A Digital Juggernaut on Netflix

While the physical piracy is a testament to the film’s “ground-level” demand, its digital performance has been even more historic.

• Top of the Charts: Upon its Netflix debut on January 30, Dhurandhar quickly climbed to the No. 1 spot in Pakistan.
• Global Views: The film amassed over 15 million views globally within its first ten days on the platform.
• Regional Dominance: It surpassed the streaming records of other high-profile hits like Animal and Pushpa 2: The Rule in the South Asian territory.

Why the Obsession?

Directed by Aditya Dhar (the filmmaker behind Uri: The Surgical Strike), Dhurandhar follows an Indian intelligence agent (Ranveer Singh) who goes undercover in Karachi’s Lyari district to dismantle a terror network.

The film’s intense action sequences and its setting—which features real-life locations and references to Karachi’s underworld—have sparked immense curiosity across the border. While some critics in Pakistan have debated the film’s portrayal of local conflicts, the sheer viewership numbers suggest that the appetite for the high-octane thriller remains insatiable.

Box Office and Future Outlook

Dhurandhar isn’t just a digital hit; it was a theatrical behemoth, reportedly crossing the ₹1,300 crore mark at the global box office.

What’s Next? > The story is far from over. Fans are already gearing up for the sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which is slated for a theatrical release on March 19, 2026.

The irony of a film “bashing” a nation while simultaneously becoming its most-watched content has not been lost on netizens. As the debate over piracy and cultural exchange continues, Dhurandhar stands as a clear example that in the age of digital streaming and “under-the-counter” DVDs, borders are becoming increasingly porous for entertainment.