Dhurandhar 2 Director Aditya Dhar's Studio Sued By Trimurti Films Over Viral Rang De Lal Oye Oye Song - Here's Why

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Dhar's Dhurandhar 2 might be breaking records at the box office, but his legal troubles are not ending. The director has found himself in another controversy, as his production house B62 Studios faces a lawsuit from Trimurti Films over alleged copyright infringement. The dispute revolves around the use of the iconic song “Rang De Lal” in Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which has gone viral. While the filmmaker is riding high on the success of Dhurandhar 2, the court cases related to film seem to be piling up.

Aditya Dhar's studio in fresh legal trouble

According to reports, Trimurti Films has accused B62 Studios of using the song Rang De Lal or a substantially similar version without obtaining the necessary permissions. The track, originally featured in the 1989 film Tridev, was co-composed by Anand–Milind, with lyrics by Sameer Anjaan. It was sung by Amit Kumar and Sapna Mukherjee, and remains a popular track decades after its release.

As per a Bar and Bench report, Trimurti Films claims ownership and control over the rights associated with the musical work and sound recording. In its suit, the company has alleged that the unauthorised use of the track amounts to copyright infringement, including illegal reproduction and communication of the work to the public. The producers have sought injunctive relief to immediately restrain further use of the song, along with damages and other legal remedies.The same report says that Trimurti has also raised concerns about the commercial exploitation of the track. With the film expected to reach audiences through theatrical release, streaming platforms, and promotional campaigns, the company argues that continued usage without licensing could lead to significant financial and reputational losses.

Dhurandhar 2 and Aditya Dhar's script theft case

This legal battle comes at a time when Aditya Dhar is simultaneously dealing with another high-profile case. In a separate development, the Bombay High Court recently granted interim relief to the filmmaker in a defamation suit linked to his film Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Dhar had approached the court against filmmaker Santosh Kumar RS, who had accused him of copying a script for the spy thriller.

Hearing the matter, Justice Arif Doctor observed that Dhar had established a prima facie case. The court subsequently issued an interim order restraining Santosh Kumar from repeating the allegations or making similar claims until further hearings. The next hearing in the case has been scheduled for April 16. While the High Court’s order offers Dhar some relief on one front, the lawsuit filed by Trimurti Films definitely presents a fresh challenge.