'Dhurandhar 2' copied? Scriptwriter alleges plagiarism
What's the story
Filmmaker Santosh Kumar RS has accused the makers of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge of plagiarizing his script. The allegations come as the film continues to perform well at the box office. In a statement, Kumar said he noticed similarities between his screenplay and Dhurandhar 2 after watching it. Directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, the film has been a topic of discussion for its story and box office performance.
Allegations
'I had written it in 2023'
Kumar has alleged that the plot of Dhurandhar 2 is strikingly similar to a script he wrote and registered in 2023. "You all might have watched Dhurandhar 2. It is working very well everywhere. After watching the movie, I came to know that it is my script and story," he said. "I had written it with a lot of hard work in 2023."
Evidence
He has evidence to back his allegations
Kumar said he has evidence to back his claims, including emails and registration documents. "I tried a lot, and I had sent my story to many people. I am a member of the Screenwriters Association, and I registered my story there in November 2023," he said. He also mentioned that he had pitched the project to major studios like Sony Pictures, Zee Studios, T-Series, and Dharma Productions.
Legal action
Intention to file case against makers
Kumar has announced his intention to file a case against Dhurandhar 2 makers. He said, "I'm putting a case on this movie because even though they have made a good movie, my story has been exploited. I had written the film for cinema and entertainment, but they made it as political propaganda. It is hurting me." "What happened with me should not happen with anyone, and that's why I will put my maximum effort to let people know about it."
Box office success
Box office collection of 'Dhurandhar 2'
Despite the controversy, Dhurandhar 2 continues to perform exceptionally well at the global box office. The film has grossed ₹1,435 crore worldwide so far. The first film in the series had earned ₹1,300 crore globally. With the sequel already surpassing its predecessor's earnings, it is now aiming for a global gross of ₹2,000 crore. Meanwhile, Kumar hails from Thirthahalli in Karnataka's Shivamogga district. As per his IMDb page, his next release is Yuvan Robinhood.