Ranveer Singh’s new spy thriller Dhurandhar may be pulling in large crowds across India, but it has been banned in six Gulf countries owing to its "anti-Pakistan" messaging.

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Authorities in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have reportedly blocked the film after raising objections to its political stance.

Heightened scrutiny stalls release

The sweeping ban has reignited a familiar debate over the heightened scrutiny faced by Indian films dealing with cross-border themes in the Middle East. According to reports, the filmmakers did attempt to secure a theatrical release across the Gulf, a crucial market for Bollywood, but clearance was denied in every country.

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