The Delhi High Court has asked the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to review allegations made by a serving military personnel that the film Dhurandhar: The Revenge discloses sensitive information related to Indian military and intelligence operations.
Court's Observations
A Division Bench comprising Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia noted during the hearing that the concerns raised in the petition “need to be considered,” even if the film is fictional and intended purely for entertainment, as reported by Bar and Bench. The court directed the ministry and the CBFC to treat the writ petition as a formal representation and take an appropriate decision on the issues raised.
Petitioner's Allegations
The petition was filed by Deepak Kumar, a serving personnel of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), through advocate Jagjeet Singh. Kumar, currently posted at the SSB headquarters in RK Puram, New Delhi, alleged that certain scenes in the Ranveer Singh-starrer reveal operational methods, tactical procedures, and intelligence-related activities in a manner that could threaten national security.
According to the plea, the film depicts locations and actions allegedly inspired by real-life military and covert intelligence operations too explicitly. The petitioner argued that such portrayals could expose operational patterns used by Indian agencies and potentially place undercover operatives at risk from hostile entities.
Previous Representation
Counsel for the petitioner informed the court that a representation objecting to the film had already been submitted to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the CBFC on March 23, 2026.
Commercial Success Amid Controversy
The controversy comes amid the massive commercial success of the Dhurandhar franchise. The first film, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, collected more than Rs 1,328 crore worldwide following its release in December 2025. Its sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, released globally in March this year, has reportedly earned close to Rs 1,800 crore worldwide.
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