Madras High Court has rejected the petition demanding to stop the screening. extreme revenge During the ongoing Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, refused to grant any interim relief at the entry stage.
Madras High Court rejects plea to stop screening of Dhurandhar The Revenge amid Tamil Nadu elections
Madras High Court refuses to stop screening of Dhurandhar The Revenge
A division bench led by Chief Justice Sanjay A Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan rejected the plea that sought to ban the screening of the film across Tamil Nadu until the election results are declared.
According to Bar & Bench report, the petition was filed by a resident of Madurai. It requested an ad-interim direction to stop the screening of the film in theaters and on OTT platforms during the period of the Model Code of Conduct. However, the Court refused to interfere and dismissed the petition at the admission stage.
The petition argued that the film could influence voters.
The petitioner argued that continued screening of the film during the election period could disturb the principle of level opportunity. According to the petition, the release of the film during the Model Code of Conduct could influence voters. It was also argued that allowing the film to be played during the sensitive election phase would be against the spirit of free and fair elections.
The court did not find grounds to grant the requested relief.
The film attracted attention due to its political colors
extreme revenge It has been widely discussed ahead of the elections due to its perceived political themes. These concerns formed the basis of a challenge before the High Court. Despite the objections raised in the petition, the court allowed the screening of the film to continue.
Dhurandhar performed well at the box office
Directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, the film has emerged as one of the biggest box office successes of 2026. It opened to strong numbers and entered the Rs 500 crore club within three days of its release. The film is attracting audiences in theaters across the country.
