Directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, Dhurandhar follows an Indian intelligence agent who goes undercover to infiltrate a dangerous gang
Ranveer Singh’s espionage thriller Dhurandhar has achieved a rare digital milestone by topping Netflix’s charts in both Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, even though the film was never released in cinemas in those regions due to distribution and content sensitivities.
Directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, Dhurandhar follows an Indian intelligence agent who goes undercover to infiltrate a dangerous gang, offering a high-octane mix of action, political intrigue and intense performances. After a hugely successful theatrical run in India and other markets, the film made its N
etflix debut on January 30, 2026, widening its reach to global audiences.
Part two on Jio Hotstar
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Netflix wanted to buy both the instalments together at a sum of Rs. 175 crores prior to the release of the first part. But with immense faith in their product, Jio Studios waited for the first part release, and have secured a humongous deal of Rs. 150 crores for the second part alone. This is nearly double of what Netflix paid to acquire the first part,” a trade source informed Bollywood Hungama.
The source added, “The Rs. 150 crores received by Jio Studios is one of the biggest digital deals in the last few years, as the OTT players have generally slowed down on the acquisition front. But the blockbuster success of Dhurandhar, aided by demand from the audience, has pushed the players to pay a premium.”
Despite its absence from Gulf cinemas, where it faced clearance issues and was
not screened in countries including the UAE and Pakistan, viewers turned to the streaming platform in numbers large enough to push Dhurandhar to the No. 1 spot in regional Netflix rankings, as per a report in Gulf News. South Asian audiences in both markets streamed the film enthusiastically, demonstrating the power of digital platforms to overcome traditional theatrical limitations.
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