Border 2 Faces Gulf Ban Over 'Anti-Pakistan' Scenes; Makers Fear Dhurandhar-like Losses
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Moneycontrol•22-01-2026, 15:43
Border 2 Faces Gulf Ban Over 'Anti-Pakistan' Scenes; Makers Fear Dhurandhar-like Losses
- •Sunny Deol's 'Border 2' reportedly denied release approval in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman due to 'anti-Pakistan' scenes.
- •The ban is reminiscent of Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar', which faced similar restrictions and an estimated loss of 50-90 crore rupees from the Gulf market.
- •This is not the first time for Sunny Deol; 'Gadar 2' (2023) was also not released in the Gulf, and 'Fighter' (2024) faced controversy.
- •Trade experts estimate such bans can cost up to 10 million dollars in overseas collections for Indian films.
- •Despite the ban, makers are confident that strong domestic earnings and advance bookings will mitigate the impact, hoping for a blockbuster like the original 'Border'.
Why It Matters: Border 2 faces a significant ban in Gulf countries, raising concerns about box office losses similar to Dhurandhar.
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