‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has completed seven weeks in theaters and is still going strong at the box office, setting new records in Bollywood. Directed and starring Aditya Dhar Ranveer SinghIt has become India’s biggest Hindi film and one of the biggest Indian films worldwide. While it is still playing in theaters, interest in its OTT release is growing. Although the makers have yet to make an official announcement, a legal dispute surrounding the film has offered some clues about their plans.
‘Dhurandhar 2 ‘ legal dispute over the use of songs
The spy thriller ‘Dhurandhar 2’ used the Tirchi Topiwale song in its climax, presenting it in a remix called Rang De Laal, Shashwat Sachdev. Rajiv Rai, who directed and produced Tridev, the film in which the original song appeared, has taken action against the authors, alleging that the song was used without permission. Earlier, it has Delhi High Court asked both sides to resolve the dispute through mediation, but it was reported on Wednesday that the mediation process was unsuccessful.
‘Dhurandhar 2’ court case reveals OTT’s timeline
According to Hindustan Times, Super Cassettes, which owns the audio and music rights of ‘Dhurandhar 2’, opposed the petitioner’s plea seeking interim relief during the hearing. The film’s producer, B62 Films, told the court that it has already been released in cinemas and is unlikely to be on OTT before mid-May. This coincides with the typical 8-10 week gap between a film’s release and its streaming release. ‘Dhurandhar 2’ will complete eight weeks in theaters on May 14.
‘Dhurandhar 2’ streaming platform details
The original ‘Dhurandhar’, released in December 2025, hit streaming platforms eight weeks after its theatrical release on January 30. While the first film premiered on Netflix, the sequel will air on JioHotstar.
‘Dhurandhar 2’ cast, story and box office records
‘Dhurandhar 2’ is a spy thriller directed by Aditya Dhar, starring Ranveer Singh as an Indian agent in Karachi. Both the films have earned more than 3.1 billion worldwide and Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Rakesh Bediand Sara Arjun. The sequel has created several records at the box office, including the highest opening for a Bollywood film and the highest collection in India for a Hindi film. It is the only Hindi film to cross Rs 1 billion domestically. With a total close to 1800 crores worldwide, it is the second highest grossing Indian film ever.
