Dhurandhar 2: Madras High Court issues order against illegal streaming of film

In a timely move ahead of its big release, the Madras High Court has stepped in to curb piracy of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, issuing an interim injunction against unauthorised streaming and broadcast of the film.

The order, passed on March 18, comes just a day before the film’s theatrical release, with paid previews already underway. The court restrained internet service providers and cable TV operators from illegally streaming or telecasting the film until April 15, as reported by Bar and Bench.

Passed by Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy, the petition was filed by Reliance Industries Limited and Jio Studios, who flagged concerns over potential copyright violations and



unauthorised dissemination of the film across digital and cable platforms. The producers argued that piracy at this stage could lead to substantial financial losses, especially as the film gears up for a nationwide rollout.

Taking note of the urgency, the court observed that failure to act could result in “irreversible injury” to the rights holders. At the same time, it acknowledged that legitimate business interests of certain intermediaries could be impacted. To strike a balance, the court directed the producers to provide indemnity to affected parties.

As part of the order, notices have been issued to the concerned respondents, with the matter scheduled for further hearing on April 15.