Trimurti Films Sues Aditya Dhar Over Copyright Infringement in Dhurandhar 2
Dhurandhar 2 In Legal Trouble After Trimurti Films Sues Aditya Dhar For 'Unauthorised' Tirchi Topiwale Use
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Trimurti Films has initiated legal action against Aditya Dhar's B62 Studios, claiming unauthorized use of the song 'Tirchi Topiwale' in the film Dhurandhar 2. The lawsuit alleges copyright infringement and seeks damages and an injunction against further use of the song.
- 01Trimurti Films claims unauthorized use of 'Tirchi Topiwale' in Dhurandhar 2.
- 02The original song was composed for the 1989 film Tridev.
- 03The lawsuit seeks damages and an injunction against further use of the song.
- 04Dhurandhar 2 has grossed over ₹1,000 crore in India since its release.
- 05The film features a mix of original and new content in its soundtrack.
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Trimurti Films has filed a lawsuit against filmmaker Aditya Dhar's production company, B62 Studios, alleging that the song Tirchi Topiwale was used in Dhurandhar 2 without proper authorization. The song, originally composed by Kalyanji-Anandji for the 1989 film Tridev, is claimed to have been incorporated into the film's song Rang De Lal without obtaining necessary licenses. The lawsuit asserts copyright infringement, seeking an injunction to prevent further use of the song and damages for unauthorized reproduction and public communication of the work. Dhurandhar 2, which features Ranveer Singh in the lead role, has reportedly crossed the ₹1,000 crore mark in net domestic collections since its release on March 19. The film was released in multiple languages, including Hindi and Tamil, and has been noted for its commercial success.
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The lawsuit could impact the film's ongoing commercial success and future streaming or theatrical releases.
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