Delhi HC refers dispute over use of ‘Tridev’ song in ‘Dhurandhar 2’ to mediation

Delhi HC refers the 'Tridev' song dispute in 'Dhurandhar 2' to mediation, amid copyright claims by Trimurti Films.

The Delhi High Court on Thursday (April 9, 2026) referred to mediation a dispute over the alleged unauthorised use of a song from the 1989 film Tridev in Dhurandhar 2.

In its plea, Trimurti Films, makers of Tridev, alleged that Dhurandhar 2’s track “Rang De Lal (Oye Oye)” used Tridev’s track “Tirchi Topi Wale” without due authorisation.

Justice Tushar Rao Gedela passed the order on a lawsuit filed by Trimurti Films against Aditya Dhar’s B62 Studios Pvt Ltd and Super Cassettes Industries Pvt Ltd.

The court also noted that a decision on the issue of granting any interim relief was not required at this stage in view of the studio’s statement that Dhurandhar 2 was unlikely to be released on any OTT platforms soon.

The court asked the defendants to maintain a record of accounts, as the dispute was “financial” in nature.

“Having regard to the fact that the statement has been rendered on behalf of defendant number 1 (B62 Studios), no order in respect of passing an interim injunction at this stage as of date is required. However, it is directed that the defendants shall maintain their record of accounts of all the possible and plausible exploitation taking place from the time when the movie was launched i.e. March 19 till the decision is reached by this court,” the court said.