Overview
- Videos from Karachi’s Lyari show residents asking the makers of Dhurandhar for money, with some calls ranging from 50% to as high as 70–80% of the film’s earnings.
- People in the clips point to broken roads and a lack of basic services, saying any payout should fund local development.
- Coverage reports the movie has crossed ₹1000 crore worldwide, which residents cite as proof the story’s success leaned on their community’s image.
- The director, Aditya Dhar, and the production team have not issued a response, and reporting notes there is no clear legal path for a community to claim a share of film profits.
- The film draws on Lyari’s long-standing gangland reputation, yet the team recreated the neighborhood in Thailand and shot action scenes in Indian cities, sharpening debate over portrayal and accountability.