The Delhi High Court has steered a legal wrangle over a song from the 1989 film Tridev into mediation. The core of the contention: an accusation that the track “Rang De Lal (Oye Oye)” in the upcoming film Dhurandhar 2 employs “Tirchi Topi Wale” from Tridev without proper sanction. The court, on Thursday, April 9, 2026, opted against an immediate injunction to remove the song, instead directing the parties involved to seek a negotiated settlement.
COURT REFUSES IMMEDIATE TAKEDOWN, PUSHES FOR SETTLEMENT
Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, presiding over the case, declined to order an immediate removal of the song from Dhurandhar 2. This decision was partly influenced by statements from the defense that the film’s release on over-the-top (OTT) platforms is not imminent, potentially extending to mid-May or June. Consequently, the urgency for interim relief, such as a takedown order, was deemed less pressing. The court has appointed a senior mediator and scheduled the parties to appear before the Delhi High Court Mediation Centre on April 22. A follow-up hearing is slated for May 6.
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“Deciding 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 plaintiff, Trimurti Films, the producers of Tridev, asserts that the end credits of Dhurandhar 2 implicitly acknowledge their copyright ownership of the disputed song. However, counterarguments were presented, with allegations that the plaintiff may have withheld crucial facts and that songs from Tridev have seen prior use in other films.
THE ALLEGED COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT
The dispute centers on the song “Rang De Lal (Oye Oye)” featured in Dhurandhar 2, a production involving B62 Studios and T-Series. Trimurti Films claims this track is an unauthorized adaptation of “Tirchi Topi Wale,” a popular song from their 1989 film Tridev. Legal representatives for T-Series, Senior Advocate Akhil Sibal, maintained that the label holds the rights to the song and opposed the granting of interim relief. Senior Advocate Ravi Prakash, representing B62 Studios, highlighted the film’s delayed OTT release as a factor against immediate intervention.
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| Film Title | Song in Question | Original Song | Alleged Infringement By | Rights Holder Claimed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhurandhar 2 | Rang De Lal (Oye Oye) | Tirchi Topi Wale | B62 Studios & T-Series | Trimurti Films |
| Tridev | Tirchi Topi Wale | (Original Composition) | N/A | Trimurti Films |
Trimurti Films has also reportedly initiated a second lawsuit concerning the use of another track from Tridev, “Hum Pyar Karne Wale,” in Dhurandhar 2. The court has directed that the defendants maintain an account of all revenues generated from the exploitation of the song from March 19 until a final decision is reached.
BACKGROUND
The legal entanglement highlights the persistent complexities surrounding music rights in the film industry. Copyright disputes, particularly concerning samples and remixed versions of existing musical works, often require nuanced legal interpretation. The decision to pursue mediation reflects a broader trend in legal systems encouraging alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, aiming for swifter and less adversarial outcomes than prolonged court battles. The presence of established production houses and music labels like T-Series and Trimurti Films underscores the significant commercial stakes involved in such intellectual property disputes.
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