A new controversy has now erupted surrounding Dhurandhar 2. The filmmakers have been accused of plagiarising the film’s story and misrepresenting it. These allegations have been levelled by writer and filmmaker Santosh Kumar RS. Find out what he has to say.
Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film ‘Dhurandhar 2’ has sparked a revolution at the box office. The film is raking in massive earnings. ‘Dhurandhar 2’ has shattered several major records. However, amidst this success, a significant claim has been made regarding the film; a writer has accused Aditya Dhar of plagiarising the story of ‘Dhurandhar 2’.
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Allegations Levelled Against the Makers of ‘Dhurandhar 2’
Writer and filmmaker Santosh Kumar RS has claimed that he is the one who wrote the script for Dhruvandhar 2. He intended to make this film with Aditya Roy Kapur, but Aditya Dhar allegedly stole his story and produced Dhurandhar 2. He has also stated that he intends to take legal action against the film’s makers. He expressed that he is deeply distressed.
Santosh Kumar has alleged that the story of the film Dhurandhar 2 is based on his 2023 script. Santosh stated that he possesses evidence, which includes his registration with the Screenwriters Association. He also added that he is now planning to take legal action.
Speaking to the media, Santosh revealed that after watching Dhurandhar-2, he realised there were significant similarities between the film and his own script. He stated, “You have all likely seen Dhurandhar-2. It is performing exceptionally well everywhere. After watching the film, I discovered that it is, in fact, my own script and story. I had written it with immense effort back in 2023. I had pitched it to several production companies, as I was advised that securing the backing of a corporate organisation was essential if I wanted to cast major stars in the film.”
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claims he wrote Dhurandhar 2's script in 2023, Aditya Dhar stole it, made for entertainment, he turned it into political propaganda pic.twitter.com/CxvC79H4U7
Santosh has claimed that he had shown his script to several major production houses, including Sony Pictures, Zee Studios, T-Series, and Dharma Productions. Furthermore, he had also attempted to produce this project with prominent actors. He states that he wanted to cast Aditya Roy Kapoor in the lead role.
The script has been registered with the Screenwriters Association
He further stated that the script was formally registered with the Screenwriters Association in November 2023. He also possesses email records and other documents to serve as evidence. Santosh said, “I made a great effort and sent my story to many people. I am a member of the Screenwriters Association. I registered my story there in November 2023.”
Santosh to file a lawsuit against the makers of Dhurandhar 2
“I am filing a case against this film because, even though they may have made a good movie, my story has been misused. I wrote this film for the sake of cinema and entertainment; however, they have turned it into political propaganda. This causes me great distress. I do not want what happened to me to happen to anyone else. That is why I will do my utmost to make people aware of this.”
It is worth noting that, so far, no reaction has emerged from Aditya Dhar or the makers of ‘Dhurandhar 2‘ regarding the claims made by writer and filmmaker Santosh Kumar RS.
Who is Filmmaker Santosh?
According to his IMDb profile, Santosh Kumar RS hails from Thirthahalli in the Shivamogga district of Karnataka and has worked in various capacities as a director, writer, and producer. He made his directorial debut with the Kannada film Campus Kranti (2023) and is currently working on Yuvan Robinhood, a Pan-India action thriller slated for release in 2026.
A War Erupts on Social Media
A war has erupted on social media following filmmaker Santosh K.’s accusation that Aditya Dhar stole his script. While some people are rallying in support of Santosh Kumar, others are dismissing the entire episode as nothing more than a publicity stunt. One user wrote, “Lo ji aa gaye publicity lene” Meanwhile, another user commented, “Lo ji aa gaye publicity lene. Taking a jibe at the situation, one user wrote, “Do part aate hi inki neend to khuli, gareemat hai part 3 ka wait nahi kiya..”
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