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Pirated Copy of Indian Spy Film 'Dhurandhar 2' Viewed in Pakistan
A Pakistani reporter posted a video of himself watching a pirated version of the Indian spy film *Dhurandhar 2*, despite the film being banned in Pakistan. Pirated copies of the film have been circulating since its initial release and subsequent availability on Netflix.
*Dhurandhar 2* continues the story from the original *Dhurandhar*, featuring Ranveer's character Jaskirat Singh Rangi, also known as Hamza Ali Mazari. In the film, Rangi becomes the Badshah of Lyrari after the death of Rahman Dakait, played by Akshaye Khanna. The character is an Indian spy who infiltrates a gang in Balochistan to dismantle a terror organization from within. Other actors reprising their roles include Sara Arjun, Arjun Rampal, Rakesh Bedi, R Madhavan, and Gaurav Gera. Despite the ban, similar videos showing viewings of pirated copies surfaced after the film's December release. Pirated copies were also available in Pakistani markets for approximately ₹16 after the Netflix release in February.
Key Facts
- A Pakistani reporter posted a video watching a pirated version of *Dhurandhar 2*.
- *Dhurandhar 2* is banned in Pakistan.
- The film stars Ranveer as an Indian spy infiltrating a terror group in Balochistan.
- Pirated copies of *Dhurandhar 2* have been available since its initial release.
- The film had a strong opening in India, earning over ₹250 crore.
- Pirated copies of the film were sold in Pakistan for ₹16 after its Netflix release.
- *Dhurandhar 2* trended at number one on Netflix.
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- Hindustan Times — Pakistani reporter posts video watching pirated version of Dhurandhar 2 in Lahore; internet jokes 'day 1 as spy'