Aditya issues legal notice to filmmaker over 'Dhurandhar' plagiarism allegations?
What's the story
Filmmaker Aditya Dhar has reportedly issued a legal notice to fellow filmmaker Santosh Kumar RS after the latter alleged that Dhar's recent film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is plagiarized. RS claims that the Ranveer Singh-starrer has similarities with a script he registered in 2023. "They have manipulated my project, script, and exploited me. I have all the proof from the Screenwriters Association," he told Hindustan Times.
Contradictory statements
'It is not a notice, it is just a reply...'
A source told HT, "Aditya Dhar has already issued a notice to Santosh Kumar through his legal team, refuting the allegations and requesting him to refrain from making false claims." "Despite the aforesaid, since Santosh continues to make baseless allegations, Aditya is in the process of initiating appropriate legal proceedings against him." However, RS claimed, "It is not a notice, it is just a reply on my email. They were harassing me...that I am defaming them for my publicity."
Allegations
RS's main allegation against 'Dhurandhar 2'
RS has alleged that the main character in Dhurandhar 2 is similar to one in his own film, D-Saheb. He described his story as one where a young boy's family is attacked by criminals, and he seeks revenge. RS said, "Aditya Dhar is very smart, he has taken only the main lines of my movie and added political propaganda."
Legal action
RS will file a case against the makers?
RS has announced his intention to file a case against the makers of Dhurandhar 2. He said, "I am filing a case against them." "The producers are harassing me for making the story public, 'Why are you going public, saying bogus?' I told them, 'Come and legally answer me.'" Meanwhile, despite the controversy, Dhurandhar 2 has earned ₹1,500 crore worldwide, per Sacnilk.