The success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge has sparked an unexpected reaction from residents of Lyari. The film, starring Ranveer Singh, has crossed Rs 1,100 crore globally, and some locals believe that the area which inspired the story should receive a share of the earnings.
The reactions gained attention through a viral video shared by the YouTube channel Comparison TV. In the video, several residents of Lyari spoke about the film and its success. Some of them expressed that since the film uses the name and setting of their area, it should also contribute financially to its development.
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.” Another person shared a similar opinion and 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.”
Some residents also spoke in a hopeful tone, wishing for development in their area. One of them 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.”
"Aditya Dhar ji, attention please…" 🤣🤣
— Suraj Kumar Bauddh (@SurajKrBauddh) March 27, 2026
Dhurandhar 2 has earned over ₹1000 crore
so far. Now, people of LYARI are demanding a 50% share for their development. 🤣
Pakistan govt is not developing Lyari despite getting billions in loans from US and IMF. pic.twitter.com/gVaHP3R39W
The film is directed by Aditya Dhar and follows the story of an undercover intelligence officer. Ranveer Singh plays Hamza, who enters Lyari’s gang network and rises in power while secretly working on a mission to break criminal and terror operations.
The movie also features a strong cast including Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Rakesh Bedi, and Sara Arjun.
The first film in the series, Dhurandhar, had collected Rs 1,300 crore worldwide, making it a major success. The sequel has continued that performance, earning over Rs 750 crore in India and crossing Rs 1,100 crore globally.
Overall, the reactions from Lyari residents highlight how films can connect with real places and communities. While the demands are not official, they show how strongly people feel about their representation and how they hope such attention could lead to development in their area.