The path to a big Hollywood hit for the sequel, “Dhurandhar 2,” reached a major standstill. The movie promo was running hot, the filmmakers were in a dark legal battle. A First Information Report has been filed against the production house and the director that could derail the film’s scheduled 2026 release.
The Origin of the Conflict: Copyright Disputes, Contracts
The producers had been preparing to unveil a grand trailer, but a seasoned screenwriter filed a complaint with police at a Mumbai station about copyright infringement and breach of contract. The complainant contends that a central plot and certain crucial lines of dialogue from the sequel were excerpted directly from a script that had been submitted by him to the production office years earlier under a non-disclosure contract.
The makers reportedly moved forward with the project without credit given to the writer and didn't agree on any financial compensation, FIR said.
Claims of Cultural Incompetence
So bad is the movie that at least one more petition against the teaser has been entered in a regional court. A community-based organization has claimed that Dhurandhar 2 misrepresented specific historical facts and it is biased in its use of certain images and imagery that might harm religious sentiment. “The creative freedom given in this sequel crosses over into misinformation,” one spokesman for the group said. The petitioners ask for a stay on the film’s release, until the “objectionable” parts are examined and removed by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
Release and Marketing Implications
The upheaval over the law has rocked the industry, while Dhurandhar 2 is one of the biggest tentpole releases of the year, and many are speculating on the release date and it can be regarded as a success at all. Distributors Feeling Anxiety: Distributors are apparently waiting on payment before making final payments pending approval by an NOC.
OTT Negotiations: Some theory is that a giant streaming service that was paid by a streaming platform which owns the rights after the show will reread the 'indemnity clauses' as a way to shield themselves from potentially costly legal battles.
Concluding Notes: In an overnight press release Friday night, the production banner denied all claims of plagiarism, the authors of the book said in a statement. “The script of Dhurandhar 2 is an original work developed internally over the last three years. We have full faith in the judicial system and are confident that the truth will prevail. We remain committed to bringing this cinematic experience to our fans as planned,” the statement read.
What’s Next for the Sequel?
The FIR is active now and the police are expected to record the creative team’s statements this week. The makers may seek to move the High Court to quash the FIR or seek anticipatory bail to avoid potential disruption to the final post-production stages, legal experts say. For followers of the original Dhurandhar, of course, the wait just became a lot more complex. How this film might appear on-screen on the schedule at that date or be heavily delayed is up in the air.
