Trimurti Films has taken legal action against the creators of Dhurandhar 2, claiming that they used a song in the movie without proper authorization. On Thursday, the Delhi High Court directed that this copyright issue between Trimurti Films and Aditya Dhar’s B62 Studios be resolved through mediation. The dispute centers around the song Rang De Lal (Oye Oye) from Dhurandhar 2, which is a reimagined version of the classic Tirchi Topiwali from the 1989 film Tridev.
Justice Tushar Rao Gedela noted that the copyright conflict seems to be largely financial and recommended that the involved parties find a resolution through mediation, looking into matters like royalties and compensation. The Court also instructed that a senior mediator be appointed for the proceedings.
Trimurti contends that the unauthorized use of the song constitutes copyright infringement, alleging commercial exploitation through theatrical releases, streaming on digital platforms, and promotional materials for Dhurandhar 2. Senior Advocate Swathi Sukumar, representing Trimurti, informed the Court that the use of the Tirchi Topiwala music in Dhurandhar 2 was not authorized, particularly highlighting its availability on digital platforms.
Conversely, Senior Advocate Akhil Sibal, representing Super Cassettes, which holds the audio rights for Dhurandhar: The Revenge, opposed any interim relief for Trimurti, arguing that they approached the Court with unclean hands and failed to disclose prior instances where similar songs from Tridev were used in other projects.
Additionally, Senior Advocate Ravi Prakash, representing B62 Films, informed the Court that the film, which debuted in theaters in mid-March, is unlikely to be available on OTT platforms until mid-May.
In summary, Trimurti Films has filed a lawsuit against Aditya Dhar’s B62 Studios, asserting that the song Rang De Lal (Oye Oye) in Dhurandhar 2 features unauthorized music from the iconic Tirchi Topiwala, a beloved track from the Sunny Deol-led film Tridev, composed by Anand–Milind with lyrics by Anand Bakshi. Trimurti holds rights to this song and claims that the makers of Dhurandhar 2 have used it, or a substantially similar version, without securing necessary permissions.