WATCH: Pakistan’s Lyari residents demand 70-80% share in 'Dhurandhar 2' earnings, viral videos spark reactions

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has triggered an unusual cross-border reaction, with residents of Lyari in Karachi demanding a share of the film’s massive box office earnings. They claim that since the film is based on Lyari and is earning in hundreds of crores, the residents of the Pakistani town should get a share of its profit.

Why are Lyari residents making the demand?

The demand stems from the film’s setting and narrative, which draws heavily from Lyari, a neighbourhood in Karachi that plays a key role in the storyline. In viral videos circulating online, locals argued that since the film has used their locality and stories, a portion of its earnings should go towards the area’s development.

Some residents have demanded as much as Rs. 500 crore, while others have gone further, asking for 70–80% of the film’s profits.

One resident said, “ Agar 1000 crore mil rahe hain toh 500 crore Lyari waalon ko de naa. Aadhi kamayi den toh yeh roads bane, bacche jaate hain toh paaon se daane nikalte hain."

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Aditya Dhar should give us 500 crore. 😳

A journalist said that Dhurandhar made 1000 crore, after which people in Lyari said that the director should give them 500 crore to build roads and for other needs. 😂 pic.twitter.com/NAyH53ONtf

— CineAlpha (@CineAlpha1) March 27, 2026

Another resident, when asked directly how much Lyari should receive in the bargain, didn’t hold back. Je said, “Lagbhag croreon toh milna chahiye. 70%-80% milna chahiye. Income kahan se aaya hai? Lyari ke naam se, aur uski situations use karke aya hai, toh inko itna donate karna chahiye."

Aditya Dhar ji, demand has increased. 🤣

Now, people in Lyari are demanding 70–80% share of the profits from Dhurandhar 2.

Pakistan really never miss a chance to demand money on any occasion. Please help them. https://t.co/QaBmx0TF5I pic.twitter.com/LnKnKTTdVI

— Suraj Kumar Bauddh (@SurajKrBauddh) March 28, 2026

One resident simply wished his city well. He said,“ The film made on Lyari, it’s a very VIP film and it earned a lot of money. Lyari tarakki kare bahut aur yeh sadake bann jaayengi.”

“Give it back to Lyari”

In one widely shared clip, a resident said that if the film is earning over Rs. 1000 crore, at least half of it should be given back to Lyari to improve basic infrastructure like roads.

Others highlighted poor living conditions, arguing that such funds could help transform the locality and improve everyday life.

Reality check: Where was the film actually shot?

Interestingly, despite the strong association with Lyari, parts of the film were recreated elsewhere, including sets built in Mumbai and international locations, rather than being extensively shot in the actual neighbourhood.

Internet reacts with memes and disbelief

The demand has sparked a wave of reactions online:

-Some users found it humorous, turning it into meme material

-Others criticised the demand as unrealistic

-A section of viewers debated the ethics of using real locations in storytelling

The videos have since gone viral across platforms, adding yet another layer to the film’s already headline-making run.

What started as a cinematic depiction has now turned into a real-world conversation, albeit an unusual one. Because in the case of Dhurandhar 2, the impact of storytelling has gone far beyond the screen, all the way to demands for a share in its success.