The Delhi High Court has dismissed the Aditya Dhar-directed and Ranveer Singh-starrer ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ in a copyright suit against Trimurti Films and B62 Studios. While the court declined to halt the film’s distribution, it has issued a significant injunction ordering the producers to maintain extensive financial records of all profits generated from the film to protect future legal interests.Dhurandhar 2 Review
Court denies immediate curtailment of “Dhurandhar 2”.
According to Indian Express, Justice Tushar Rao Gedela heard a case filed by Trimurti Films Private Limited against B62 Studios Private Limited and others, including Super Cassettes Industries Private Limited. The plaintiff sought an interim injunction, alleging that “Dhurandhar 2” infringes intellectual property rights related to the 1989 film “Tridev”.However, the court found no immediate reason for a complete halt. In its order dated April 9, the court stated: “In view of the fact that the declaration has already been filed on behalf of the defendant 1/B62 Studios Private Limited, no other particular order regarding the grant of interim judgment can be made at this stage as at present.”
Mandatory maintenance of revenue accounts
While the film continues its historic theatrical run, the court has set a guarantee for the plaintiff’s potential financial claims. The defendants are required by law to keep an accurate record of all income from the exploitation of the film since its release on March 19. The court found that those financial records can be subpoenaed at a later date, perhaps under sealed cover, “to protect financial actions pending final judgment.”“
‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ OTT release postponed to mid-May 2026
Notably, the court’s decision to vacate the injunction was a guarantee of the film’s digital release. Senior counsel Ravi Prakash, representing B62 Studios, informed the bench that there are no plans to release the film on OTT platforms before mid-May 2026. This statement mitigated the urgency of the plaintiff’s request.
More on the dispute, ‘Tridev’ rights and documentation
The legal battle revolves around whether “Dhurandhar 2” used the content or music rights of the song “Oye Oye” from the 1989 classic “Tridev” without permission.Senior Advocate Akhil Sibal, appearing for Super Cassettes, submitted the 1988 receipt. 7,000 supposedly issued by Trimurti’s founder, Gulshan Rai. Sibal argued that the plaintiff had previously suppressed material facts about the rights assignments, suggesting that they had not gone to court with “clean hands.”Meanwhile, the plaintiff’s counsel, Senior Advocate Swathi Sukumar challenged the authenticity of these decades-old documents, stating that proper instructions would be received to file a detailed reply.
Mediation and future proceedings
For an amicable settlement of the dispute, the High Court has referred the case to the Delhi High Court Mediation and Conciliation Centre. The mediation date has been set for April 22, 2026, and the next hearing is scheduled for May 6, 2026. Additionally, a joint registrar review is scheduled for July 13, 2026.The court has given the defendants ten days to submit their formal responses, and the plaintiff will have three days to submit his claim. This balanced legal approach has resulted in Rs. 1.7 billion (worldwide) for continued commercial success, ensuring that copyright claims are rigorously prosecuted.Disclaimer: The information in this report is based on a legal hearing reported by a third party source. The details given are allegations made by the parties involved and are not proven facts. The case continues, and a final verdict has not been reached. The publication does not claim that the allegations are true.
