The copyright battle between Trimurti Films and the makers of Dhurandhar 2 over the song ‘Tirchi Topiwala’ (Oye Oye) from the 1989 film ‘Tridev’ has hit a wall. Mediation between the two sides has failed, and the matter will now return Delhi High Court for the next hearing, May 8.
What is ‘Dhurandhar 2’ copyright issue about?
In the middle of the legal row is the song ‘Rang De Lal’ (Oye Oye) featured in ‘Dhurandhar 2’, which is a remake of the iconic ‘Tirchi Topiwala’ from ‘Tridev’ starring Sunny Deol composed by Anand-Milind with lyrics by Anand Bakshi.Trimurti Films, which claims ownership of the rights to the song, has complained to the filmmaker Aditya DharThe production company B62 Studios used the song, or a similar version of it, without obtaining the necessary permission. The Delhi High Court referred the matter to mediation, but according to a report by the Bar and Bench, that attempt has now failed.Since the mediation has not issued a resolution, the copyright case will go to a new court that will be held on May 8.
Trimurti Films expresses outrage
Trimurti Films did not comment on the alleged unauthorized use. In an interview with Mid-Day, a representative expressed his deep displeasure, “Oye Oye” has been mutilated, and the young producer. [Dhar] feigns innocence. They have crossed the line. Where is their conscience? My lawyer said [the case] it becomes too ambiguous [due to the contract]. But where did I give him permission to cut my song?’
More about ‘Dhurandhar’ film franchise
“Dhurandhar” is a high octane spy action duology film franchise starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna. Sanjay DuttArjun Rampal, R. Madhavan and others. The first part released on December 5, 2025 collected Rs 1,328 crore worldwide.The sequel matched that success, grossing over 1.3 billion in the Hindi version alone, making the legal case even more popular given the franchise’s huge commercial footprint.
