Blatant idiot? Fans say that the Pakistan Mall shown in Ranveer’s film is located in Mumbai.
A viral fan theory claims that a scene shot with Ranveer Singh and Sara Arjun in Karachi, Pakistan, the set-up of the song Dhurandhar, Ghahra Hua, was shot in a mall in Mumbai. Read all about it.
after about three months stalwart After hitting the theatres, and the film becoming the biggest Hindi blockbuster of all time, an intriguing theory about the Ranveer Singh-led espionage thriller has resurfaced online. As anticipation grows for the sequel, Dhurandhar: RevengeSet to be released on March 19, fans rewatching the original film have seen what many believe to be a filming mistake that has now gone viral.
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The scene in question appears in the song deepenedIn which Ranveer Singh and Sara Arjun are reportedly strolling in a shopping mall located in Karachi, Pakistan. However, sharp-eyed viewers soon realized that the location looked extremely familiar. He has claimed that what the film presents as a Pakistani mall is actually Inorbit Mall in Malad West, Mumbai – a discovery that has sparked a wave of humorous reactions on social media.
The moment has since become a point of discussion among fans, with many saying that the setting briefly interrupts the film’s otherwise intense narrative.
Watch the video of the song here:
Which scene sparked a viral response?
Discussion focuses on one section deepened Where Singh and Arjun wander around a brightly lit shopping complex. While the characters in the story are set in Pakistan, viewers identified the setting as Inorbit Mall, a popular shopping destination in Malad West, Mumbai.
Many users on X shared screenshots and clips from the scene, highlighting the mall’s recognizable features. One user mocked the sudden change in geography, writing that it seemed like the film would “go straight from Karachi to Malad in seconds.” The search quickly gained popularity, and more viewers revisited the scene to confirm the location.
What other details did viewers notice?
As fans examined the scene more closely, additional background elements caught attention. Screenshots circulated online showed idols of Nataraja, Ganesha and Buddha displayed inside a shop behind the actors.
Some viewers questioned how such things appeared in a setting representing a Pakistani mall. A Reddit user pointed out the discrepancy, asking how statues of Hindu deities and Buddhist figures would realistically be sold at that location in the context of the film’s narrative.
Despite criticism, some viewers noted that such continuity occurs occasionally during filming, especially in large-scale productions where the focus is often on performances and story progression rather than background details.
Where else was Dhurandhar filmed?
The irony of the viral glitch lies in the extensive effort the production team reportedly put into recreating other locations. Production designer Saini S Johre revealed that the film’s primary backdrop, Lyari, was not shot in India at all.
Instead, the production built a detailed replica on a six-acre set in Bangkok, Thailand. Johre said that the design process took about three months of planning and ensuring that the setting felt authentic on screen.
Apart from Bangkok, the film was shot in several Indian locations including Ladakh, Ludhiana, Chandigarh and Amritsar. As conversations about the mall scene continue online, this moment has added an unexpected layer to the discussion about the film ahead of its upcoming sequel.
Dhurandhar: Revenge It is scheduled to be released on March 19, with paid previews on March 18.