Mera Lyari Fails to Attract Audiences, Sells Only 22 Tickets Amidst Dhurandhar's Success
Mera Lyari: Pakistan's Response To Dhurandhar Flops, Sells Only 22 Tickets
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The Pakistani film Mera Lyari, intended as a counter-narrative to the Indian film Dhurandhar, has flopped at the box office, reportedly selling only 22 tickets in some theaters shortly after its release on May 8. In contrast, Dhurandhar continues to thrive globally, having grossed over ₹1,350 crore worldwide.
- 01Mera Lyari sold only 22 tickets in some theaters shortly after its release.
- 02The film was intended as a response to the Indian movie Dhurandhar.
- 03Dhurandhar has grossed over ₹1,350 crore globally, with significant earnings in India.
- 04Mera Lyari was promoted as a sports drama highlighting women's football in Karachi.
- 05The film's poor performance led to its screenings being halted within a day.
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Mera Lyari, a Pakistani film released on May 8, aimed to counter the Indian film Dhurandhar, but has faced a disastrous box office performance, reportedly selling just 22 tickets in some theaters. Directed by Abu Aleeha, the film focuses on women's football in Karachi's Lyari area, contrasting sharply with Dhurandhar, which depicts a darker narrative of crime in the same region. While Mera Lyari struggled to attract audiences, Dhurandhar has thrived, grossing over ₹1,350 crore worldwide, including ₹895.96 crore net in India. The stark differences in the films' portrayals of Lyari have sparked significant online debate. The Sindh Information Minister, Sharjeel Inam Memon, had previously supported Mera Lyari, criticizing Dhurandhar for its negative representation of Pakistan. Despite this backing, the film's weak occupancy led to several theaters pulling it from their schedules within a day of its release.
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The failure of Mera Lyari highlights the challenges faced by local filmmakers in attracting audiences amidst strong competition from foreign films.
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