Dhurandhar 2 Faces Copyright Lawsuit Over Unauthorized Song Usage
Even as the blockbuster film Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge continues its remarkable box office performance, it has encountered significant legal challenges. Bollywood production house Trimurti Films has filed a lawsuit against Aditya Dhar's production banner B62 Studios over allegations of unauthorized usage of the iconic song Rang De Lal (Oye Oye).
Dispute Over Classic Song Rights
According to legal reports, the controversy centers on the rights to the popular musical track originally featured in the 1989 film Tridev. The song was collaboratively composed by the legendary duo Kalyanji–Anandji along with composer Viju Shah, featuring lyrics by the renowned Anand Bakshi and vocals by Amit Kumar and Sapna Mukherjee.
Trimurti Films has formally alleged that the production team behind Dhurandhar 2 used either the original song or a substantially similar version without obtaining the necessary licenses and permissions required for such usage.
Claims of Copyright Infringement
The legal complaint asserts that Trimurti Films maintains ownership and control over the rights to both the musical composition and the sound recording of Rang De Lal. The production company has specifically alleged that the unauthorized usage constitutes copyright infringement, including illegal reproduction and public communication of the protected work.
The lawsuit seeks multiple legal remedies:
- An immediate injunction to prevent further use of the song
- Substantial financial damages for the alleged infringement
- Additional relief as determined by the court
Trimurti Films has expressed particular concern about the commercial exploitation of the track across multiple platforms, including:
- Theatrical releases of the film
- Streaming platforms hosting the content
- Various promotional materials and marketing campaigns
Film Background and Success
Directed by Aditya Dhar and produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge represents a spy action thriller starring Ranveer Singh in the lead role. The film serves as a direct sequel to Dhurandhar (2025), exploring the origin story of Singh's character, Jaskirat Singh Rangi.
The narrative charts his dramatic transformation into Hamza Ali Mazari and his subsequent rise within Lyari's criminal underworld while simultaneously carrying out a larger, more complex mission.
The ensemble cast features several prominent actors:
- Arjun Rampal
- R Madhavan
- Sanjay Dutt
- Rakesh Bedi
- Sara Arjun
- Danish Pandor
- Udaybir Sandhu
The film also includes a special cameo appearance by actress Yami Gautam. Despite the ongoing legal controversy, Dhurandhar 2 has achieved extraordinary commercial success, reportedly crossing the Rs 1000 crore milestone at the Indian box office, cementing its status as one of the highest-grossing films in recent Bollywood history.
The legal proceedings represent a significant challenge for the production team, potentially impacting the film's distribution and future revenue streams. Industry observers are closely monitoring how this copyright dispute will be resolved and what implications it might have for Bollywood's approach to intellectual property rights in musical compositions.
