The Delhi High Court has steered a copyright contention, involving the song ‘Rang De Lal (Oye Oye)’ from the film Dhurandhar 2, towards a mediation process. This move signifies an attempt to resolve financial and licensing disagreements between Trimurti Films and B62 Studios, the production house associated with director Aditya Dhar. The court, on April 10, 2026, observed that the core of the dispute appeared to be predominantly financial and expressed that both parties seemed amenable to a mediated settlement.
The High Court Mediation Centre has been directed to schedule a session for April 22, with the case next listed for hearing on May 6. This decision comes as Trimurti Films alleges that B62 Studios has made unauthorised use of music from their 1989 film Tridev, specifically the track ‘Tirchi Topi Wale’, in Dhurandhar 2. This alleged infringement spans the song's use in theatrical release, its availability on digital platforms, and its inclusion in promotional materials.
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Trimurti Films, through Senior Advocate Swathi Sukumar, asserts that the music’s deployment, including its standalone presence on digital platforms, constitutes unauthorised usage. Conversely, B62 Studios, represented by Senior Advocate Ravi Prakash, has stated that the film has already been released in cinemas and is unlikely to appear on Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms until mid-May. The court noted that an interim injunction was not deemed necessary at this juncture, given these assurances.
The dispute also involves Super Cassettes, which holds the audio rights for Dhurandhar 2. Their counsel, Senior Advocate Akhil Sibal, has opposed the granting of any interim relief. Sibal’s arguments included a claim that Trimurti Films had approached the court with 'unclean hands', alleging suppression of prior instances where songs from Tridev were purportedly used in other films without similar objections.
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The court’s directive for the defendants to maintain records of all revenues generated from the film since its release on March 19 underscores the financial underpinnings of the dispute. The mediation aims to address issues surrounding royalties and compensation stemming from the song’s utilisation. The end credits of Dhurandhar 2 reportedly indicate that the copyright for the song ultimately resides with Trimurti Films. The court has also stipulated that the song can be removed from any future OTT release or other digital platforms if deemed necessary.
