A new controversy has erupted in the film industry, with filmmaker Aditya Dhar and writer Santosh Kumar at the center of an escalating legal dispute over alleged script theft. Dhurandhar 2 alias extreme revenge. The matter has now taken a serious turn, with both sides publicly making contradictory claims and preparing for legal action.
Aditya Dhar vs Santosh Kumar controversy: Fear of legal action on allegations of script theft of Dhurandhar 2
According to a source quoted by Hindustan Times, Aditya Dhar has already responded through his legal team and is considering further steps. “Aditya Dhar, through his legal team, has already issued a notice to Santosh Kumar refuting the allegations and requesting him to desist from making false claims. Notwithstanding the above, since Santosh continues to make baseless allegations, Aditya is in the process of initiating appropriate legal proceedings against him.”
However, Santosh Kumar has vehemently denied the claim that a formal legal notice was issued. He said that the communication received was only a reply to his email and alleged that he was being pressured to remain silent. Santosh Kumar reportedly told the media, “This is not a notice, it is just a reply on my mail. They were harassing me, that I should not complain and that I am defaming them for my publicity. I told them I am going legal, so don’t send me messages, come to the court.”
The author further claimed that he tried to reach out to the filmmaker and the production house concerned but did not get direct contact. He said, “I could not contact director Aditya Dhar. I contacted the production house, Jio Studios. They said we are just producers, you have to discuss it with B62 Studios. I am filing a case against them. The producers are harassing me for making the story public… I told them, ‘Come and answer me legally’.”
In a video shared on social media, Santosh elaborated on his allegations and said that he believed Dhurandhar 2 Based on his original script. He also claimed to have sufficient evidence to support his case. He was seen saying, “You must have seen the film.” Dhurandhar 2. This is a very good film. After watching this film I came to know that this is my script, my story. I worked very hard in 2023. And in 2023 I came here and told about many companies. Because he was saying that if you want a big actor then bring a corporate actor. So to get a corporate actor, I went to Sony, Zee, T-Series, Dharma Productions.”
He elaborated on his efforts to develop and circulate scripts within the industry, also mentioning his registration with the Screenwriters Association. He further said, “I wanted Aditya Roy Kapur for the script of this film. So I tried a lot. I sent stories to many people. And I am a member of the Screenwriters Association. I registered my story there in November 2023. I have all the proofs. I have all the mail communications. I have all the photographs. I have all the sketches. I have all the scripts. You can see everything. I will disclose it. And at the same time I am also filing a case on this film. Because He has made a good film and I have no case for it.”
Santosh also alleged that the film changed the essence of his story, claiming that it was turned into something he did not intend. “Because they have exploited my story. I made this film for cinema entertainment. But they promoted this film politically. This is hurting me. I want to share a lot of my feelings today. So this is what I wanted to say with the media people. To reach out to the masses. Because there are a lot of innocent writers like me. A lot of people are from the South.”, he shared.
He concluded by highlighting what he described as a widespread issue affecting aspiring writers in the industry. “A lot of people come from the States and try very hard. A lot of people think that the production team will support them. But that’s not happening. They are copying the story and taking advantage of it. What happened to me can’t happen to anyone else. So I will make maximum efforts. A lot of people should know what happened to us. So thank you guys.”, he concluded.
The controversy has highlighted intellectual property concerns within the film industry as the dispute deepens. With both sides standing firm, the case is now headed toward a legal showdown that could determine the validity of the claims and set a precedent for similar disputes in the future.
