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2 SourcesPakistan
thebalanced.newsRanveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar 2' Sparks High Demand on Netflix in Pakistan, Server Crash Reported
Ranveer Singh's film 'Dhurandhar 2' premiered on Netflix, reportedly causing the platform's servers in Pakistan to crash due to high demand. A content creator named Maviya shared a viral video highlighting Pakistani viewers' eagerness to watch the film, especially at midnight release. While the film's portrayal of events in Lyari is debated, audiences are interested in its production and Singh's character. Ranveer Singh has also commented on the ban of Pakistani artists in India, emphasizing the separation of art and politics.
Political Bias
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Sentiment
68%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles primarily focus on the film's reception in Pakistan and include a perspective from a content creator within Pakistan, reflecting local audience interest. Ranveer Singh's comments on the ban of Pakistani artists introduce a political dimension, presenting his view on separating art from political issues. The coverage remains centered on cultural and entertainment aspects with limited political framing.
Sentiment — Positive (68/100)
The tone across the articles is generally positive and enthusiastic, highlighting the strong interest and excitement among Pakistani viewers for the film. The viral video and quotes emphasize curiosity and admiration for Ranveer Singh's work. While acknowledging debates about the film's accuracy, the sentiment remains focused on audience engagement rather than criticism.
How 2 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| hindustantimes | Content creator claims Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 is trending at 1 in Pakistan after its release on Netflix | Center | Neutral |
| firstpost | 'Dhurandhar 2': Netflix crashes in Pakistan as Ranveer Singh's blockbuster premiers on the OTT giant, video goes viral- WATCH | Center | Positive |
Coverage timeline
firstpost broke this story on 16 May, 03:54 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1firstpost16 May, 03:54 am'Dhurandhar 2': Netflix crashes in Pakistan as Ranveer Singh's blockbuster premiers on the OTT giant, video goes viral- WATCH
- 2hindustantimes16 May, 04:43 amContent creator claims Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 is trending at 1 in Pakistan after its release on Netflix
Lens Score breakdown
33/100
Public interest12/100
Coverage gap100%
Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Corporate
Netflix
Story context
- Category
- Entertainment
- Location
- Pakistan
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 16 May 2026
- Key entities
- Ranveer SinghNetflixPakistanOver-the-top media serviceBlockbuster (entertainment)Viral phenomenonThriller (genre)EspionageSocial mediaViral videoHindi cinemaIndia
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