Aditya Dhar`s Dhurandhar: The Revenge, the second instalment in the Dhurandhar franchise, is continuing its record run at the box office. However, the film has not been without controversy, with some critics labelling it as propaganda. Days after its release, the film has now run into trouble. As per a Tamil publication, a plea has been filed in the Madras High Court seeking a ban ahead of the upcoming elections in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu seeks ban on Dhurandhar 2
According to Live Law, a plea has been filed in the Madras High Court seeking a ban on Dhurandhar 2 ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections, citing a possible violation of the Model Code of Conduct. Advocate Sheela argued that the film presents one-sided political views that could influence voters.
As per reports, the matter was mentioned before Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan, who directed the petitioner to file a formal writ petition. The court stated that an urgent hearing can be sought thereafter, and a decision on the film’s release will be taken once the plea is officially considered.
More about Dhurandhar 2
Aditya Dhar`s Dhurandhar: The Revenge has become the second Indian film after Pushpa 2 to have a record opening weekend figure, racing past Rs 761 crore globally in the four days of its release. Pushpa 2 made Rs 795.50 crore in its first four days. Dhurandhar 2, however, has edged past Baahubali 2, RRR, and KGF 2.
A sequel to Dhar`s 2025 film, the second part was released on March 19 in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages. The movie also stars R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi.
Set in Lyari town of Karachi, an area known for its history of gang wars and violent turf battles, Dhurandhar revolves around covert intelligence operations against the backdrop of geopolitical and terror events like the Kandahar plane hijack, the 2001 Parliament attack, demonetisation, and the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. The sequel charts the rise of Singh`s character, Hamza Ali Mazari, in the Karachi underworld, while also delving into his origins as Jaskirat Singh Rangi.
