Pakistan’s Lyari asked for share in Dhurandhar’s earnings, local people said Indians will give it
Lyari residents in Pakistan demand up to 80 percent of Dhurandhar’s earnings, sparking an unexpected debate linking the film’s huge success to their city.
Residents of Lyari in Pakistan demand share in box office earnings Dhurandhar: RevengeSome also called for allocating up to 80 percent of the film’s revenue to local development. The demand comes as the Ranveer Singh starrer has crossed the Rs 1,000 crore mark globally, drawing attention to the Karachi neighborhood that inspired its story.
In videos circulating online, locals argued that since Lyari’s name and background were used in the film, the community should benefit economically. One resident commented that infrastructure, especially roads, could only be improved “if India would pay”, while others suggested that hundreds of crores of rupees should be redirected towards public welfare in the area.
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Why are Lyari residents demanding a share?
demands arise from this belief stalwart have made it bigger On the identity and circumstances of Lyari. Residents pointed to the poor infrastructure of the area, highlighting damaged roads and lack of amenities, and argued that the film’s commercial success should translate into tangible benefits for the community.
Some locals estimated a fair share of 70–80 percent of the earnings, claiming that the authenticity and impact of the story were rooted in the real-life setting of Lyari.
What is Dhurandhar: The Revenge about?
Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film is based on an Indian intelligence officer navigating gang networks in Lyari. The story traces his rise within the underworld while carrying out a secret mission. The cast includes Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Rakesh Bedi and Sara Arjun.
sequel is in progress After the original film’s global gross of Rs 1,300 crore, the franchise’s momentum.
Has there been any response from the makers?
As of now, neither Aditya Dhar nor the producers have issued any official statement addressing the demands. However, as the film’s earnings continue to rise, calls from Lyari residents are increasing online.
This situation has sparked broader conversations about representation, ownership, and whether communities depicted on screen should share in the financial success of the films inspired by them.