Ranveer Singh’s banned Dhurandhar sold for Rs 16 in Pakistan market, YouTuber reveals

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar sold for just Rs 16 in Pakistan market

A video shot in Pakistan by New Zealand YouTuber Karl Rock has gone viral after he stumbled upon pirated copies of Dhurandhar, despite the film being officially banned in the country.

In the video, Rock is seen vlogging through a local market when he notices a desktop screen displaying the poster of the Ranveer Singh-led Hindi spy drama. Pointing to the screen, he remarks that Indian films are prohibited in Pakistan, yet a brand-new Bollywood release is openly on sale.

Curious, Rock asks the shopkeeper about the title. The vendor promptly identifies it as Dhurandhar and confirms that it stars Ranveer Singh. When asked about the price, the shopkeeper says the movie is being sold for 50 Pakistani rupees (around Rs 16).

A YouTuber from NZ Karl Rock discovers pirated copies of Dhurandhar movie being sold openly in Pakistan for PKR 50 (INR 16) pic.twitter.com/J82E1BeYRT

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Rock then tells viewers he is familiar with Ranveer Singh as a major Indian star and briefly mentions the actor’s Sindhi roots, adding a personal note to the discovery. The casual exchange, coupled with the ease of access to the pirated film, became the central talking point of the clip.

Internet mocks Pakistan's double standards

The online reaction to the video was swift and sharply divided, with many users calling out what they saw as a glaring contradiction between Pakistan’s official ban on Indian films and the ease with which pirated copies are available. One user remarked that they had long wondered how people in Pakistan were posting detailed reviews of Dhurandhar almost immediately after its theatrical release, despite the ban. “Now it makes sense,” the user wrote, suggesting that piracy was clearly filling the gap left by official restrictions.

Another comment took a more critical tone, arguing that the open sale of pirated Indian films reflects a deeper, long-standing issue. The user said it was surprising that even in 2026, pirated DVDs and digital copies were being sold so casually, adding that such practices allow people to consume content created elsewhere without paying for the talent, effort, or money behind it. The remark sparked further debate in the replies, with some agreeing and others pushing back against the generalisation.

Some users focused on lighter details from the video. One comment jokingly pointed out how several people in the clip appeared to struggle with pronouncing the film’s title, turning it into multiple variations, which added an unintended comic element to the viral moment.