Aditya Dhar-directed Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge starring Ranveer Singh has landed in controversy after filmmaker Santosh Kumar RS alleged that the film’s story is based on his 2023 script. Santosh said he has proof, including his Screenwriters Association registration, and plans to take legal action.
Santosh Kumar claims he registered the script in 2023
Santosh said he discovered the similarities after watching the film, which has been widely discussed for both its commercial success and narrative. “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. I had written it with a lot of hard work in 2023. I had narrated it to many companies because I was told that if I need big actors in the film, there has to be a corporate organisation backing it,” he said.
According to Santosh, he had pitched the script to several major production houses, including Sony Pictures, Zee Studios, T-Series, and Dharma Productions, while attempting to mount the project with a larger cast. He added that he had envisioned Aditya Roy Kapur for the lead role.
He further said the script was formally registered with the Screenwriters Association in November 2023 and that he has email records and other documents as proof. “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,” Santosh said.
Stating that he intends to move legally, Santosh added, “I am 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.”
He also framed the issue as part of a larger industry concern. “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,” he said.
Who is Santosh Kumar R S
According to his IMDb profile, filmmaker Santosh Kumar RS hails from Thirthahalli in the Shivamogga district of Karnataka and has worked as a director, writer and producer in Indian cinema. He began his career behind the camera with the Kannada film Campus Kranti (2023), which he wrote and directed. In addition to that project, he is credited as director and writer on the upcoming pan‑India action thriller Yuvan Robinhood (expected 2026), which he is also producing. Yuvan Robinhood is listed on IMDb with Santosh at the helm as both director and writer.
