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Delhi High Court refuses injunctive relief in Dhurandhar 2 copyright case; overseas streaming planned amid unresolved India OTT release
The Delhi High Court refused to grant an injunction staying the OTT release of Dhurandhar: The Revenge in a copyright dispute over the Tirchi Topiwale song. It directed T-series to deposit 50 lakhs in court within four weeks. International streaming for overseas audiences is scheduled for May 14-15, 2026, while India's OTT release date remains unannounced.
Why It Matters
This ruling affects copyright enforcement, OTT release plans, and international distribution for the film, potentially setting a precedent for injunctions in similar music copyright disputes.
Timeline
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International streaming planned for Dhurandhar 2
May 14, 2026
For audiences abroad, Dhurandhar 2 will stream on an OTT platform from May 14-15, 2026. Internationally, the film is marketed under the alternate title Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Raw & Undekha) or Raw & Unseen.
Delhi High Court declines injunction and orders deposit
May 14, 2026
The Delhi High Court refused to pass any injunction and interim stay in favour of Trimurti Films in its copyright dispute over the use of the Tirchi Topiwale song in Dhurandhar 2, and directed T-series defendant 3 to deposit 50 lakhs in court within four weeks.