It seems the buzz around ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ started even before the popcorn could be packed. Just a day before its grand release, the film found itself in a legal spotlight.
On Wednesday, the Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy of the Madras High Court passed an ad interim injunction stopping internet service providers and cable TV operators from illegally broadcasting or transmitting the film before its scheduled release on March 19, 2026.
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The order came in a case titled Reliance Industries Limited vs BSNL. The Court acted on urgent applications filed by the film’s producer, Reliance Industries Limited, along with its media division Jio Studios. The producers said they needed immediate protection from possible copyright violations.
What the film is about
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ is a Hindi-language spy action thriller directed by Aditya Dhar. The film stars Ranveer Singh in lead role as undercover operative navigating dangerous world of crime and politics.
The movie also features well-known actors Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal. It is the sequel to 2025 blockbuster ‘Dhurandhar’.
The producers submitted the Central Board of Film Certification certificate in court and showing their official status as the film’s producer.
Fear of illegal streaming
In the commercial suit, Reliance argued that several intermediaries, including ISPs and cable operators, could unlawfully stream or transmit the film without permission. With release date so close, the company feared that piracy could cause serious damage.
Court agreed that if no temporary protection was given, film could suffer irreparable injury especially since its release was imminent.
At the same time, judge also noted that the business interests of respondents could be affected by such an order.
Balance and conditions
To maintain fairness, the Court added a condition. Reliance must indemnify the respondents for any potential loss caused by the injunction. Only under this condition did the Court grant the ad interim order.
The injunction will remain in force until April 15, 2026. The Court also issued notice to the respondents asking them to respond to the case.
The matter will be heard again on April 15.