Sunny Deol’s Border 2 BANNED In Gulf Countries Like Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar Due To Anti-Pakistan Content- Report

Border 2 is releasing worldwide today, however, as per reports six Gulf countries have banned the film, similar to the release pattern of Dhurandhar. The highly anticipated sequel to Border opened in cinemas this Friday (January 23), directed by Anurag Singh. The film marks Sunny Deol’s return to the big screen and features Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. While the film is getting a wide release across India and most international markets, it will not be released in the Middle East, following the same pattern as Dhurandhar, due to its perceived ‘anti-Pakistan’ sentiment.

Border 2 BANNED In Gulf Countries Like Dhurandhar?

Set against the backdrop of the 1971 India-Pakistan War, Border 2 is a war drama where Sunny, Varun, Diljit, and Ahan portray Indian soldiers. The film blends fictional events with real incidents to showcase the bravery of the Indian Armed Forces during the conflict, with Pakistan depicted as the adversary.

According to Bollywood Hungama, the film will not be released in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. “Films perceived as having ‘anti-Pakistan’ content typically do not get a release in this region,” the report noted. Sources confirmed to HT that while there is no official ban, these Gulf nations tend to avoid releasing movies that portray Pakistan negatively.

About Dhurandhar

Dhurandhar was directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh. It was released in December but also wasn’t released in these six countries for the same reasons. The film, a spy thriller centered on how Karachi-based gangs supplied arms to terror groups backed by Pakistan. The film was a major box office hit despite its absence in the Gulf market.

About Border 2

Border 2 is expected to have a spectacular opening, with trade sources estimating collections between Rs 32-35 crore. This would mark the biggest opening of the careers for Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. It will be the second-largest opening for Sunny Deol after Gadar 2. Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta, the film also features Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, and Anya Singh in significant roles.

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