'Dhurandhar The Revenge' hit with lawsuit over unauthorised use of song

The new film Dhurandhar The Revenge (2026) has recently been caught in a legal controversy, as Trimurti Films has filed a lawsuit against filmmaker Aditya Dhar for allegedly using the song Tirchi Topiwale without authorisation. The film, which has had a huge box office run, is now facing plagiarism charges. This comes just a few months after the release of the first film, Dhurandhar (2025). The original song Tirchi Topiwale was featured in the 1989 film Tridev. It was co-composed by Kalyanji–Anandji and written by lyricist Anand Bakshi. Read: 'Mera Layari' to counter 'Dhurandhar' propaganda Reports suggest the film introduced a remixed track titled Rang De Lal, composed by Shashwat Sachdev, which retains the original melody while featuring newly written lyrics. However, Trimurti Films has alleged unauthorised reproduction and public communication of the work, leading to legal action. The company has requested the court to impose a ban on the song and raised concerns about its use across streaming platforms, promotional content, and in theaters where the film is currently screening. In the aftermath, T-series reposted the song as a lyrical video, crediting the original creators of the production. Read More: 'Dhurandhar' is out, and the familiar India-Pakistan arguments are back online Dhurandhar The Revenge (2026), starring Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, and Sanjay Dutt, has reportedly collected over $115M worldwide within just 21 days. The film series also spiked mix reactions in Pakistan for its take on Pakistan's history and controversial political context.