9 days agoEntertainment
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7 SourcesDelhi, India
thebalanced.newsMediation Fails in Dhurandhar 2 Copyright Dispute Over Tirchi Topiwale Song
Mediation between Dhurandhar 2 makers and Rajiv Rai's Trimurti Films over the alleged unauthorised use of the 1989 song Tirchi Topiwale, recreated as Rang De Lal (Oye Oye), has failed. The dispute concerns copyright infringement claims by Rai against Jio Studios and B62 Studios, who assert they hold rights through their music label. The Delhi High Court has scheduled the next hearing for May 8, moving the case to trial after unsuccessful settlement attempts.
Political Bias
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Sentiment
44%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 7 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The article group presents perspectives from both the plaintiff, Rajiv Rai and Trimurti Films, who allege unauthorised use and alteration of their song, and the defendants, Dhurandhar 2 makers and associated studios, who claim legal rights via their music label. Coverage includes official court actions and statements from involved parties without favoring either side, reflecting a balanced legal dispute framing.
Sentiment — Neutral (44/100)
The overall tone across the articles is neutral to slightly tense, focusing on the legal conflict and failed mediation without sensationalizing. While Rai's strong language describing the use as 'theft' is noted, the coverage maintains a professional tone, emphasizing procedural developments and upcoming court hearings rather than emotional or speculative commentary.
How 7 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 6 May, 06:48 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1timesnow6 May, 06:48 pmDhurandhar 2's Oye Oye Copyright Case: Mediation Fails Between Aditya Dhar's Team, Tridev Director - What's Next?
- 2hindustantimes7 May, 04:05 amMediation fails between Dhurandhar makers, Rajiv Rai for alleged unauthorised use of Tirchi Topiwale, case goes to trial
- 3english7 May, 06:24 amDhurandhar 2 Song Rang De Lal Faces Legal Scrutiny Over Tirchi Topiwale; Rajiv Rai Calls Recreation A 'Clear Theft'
- 4timesnow7 May, 08:04 amMediation FAILS in Dhurandhar 2's 'Oye Oye' Copyright Row; Trouble Mounts for Aditya and Ranveer?
- 5wion7 May, 08:58 amDhurandhar 2 copyright row intensifies: Mediation between Aditya Dhar and Trimurti Films fails, case heads back to court
- 6indianexpress7 May, 09:08 amDhurandhar 2 mediation fails: Why Rajiv Rai is suing over 'Oye Oye'; and debate over a 1989 contract
- 7firstpost7 May, 09:52 amDhurandhar 2 song row intensifies as mediation fails with Trimurti Films; Delhi HC to hear case on May 8
Lens Score breakdown
37/100
Public interest12/100
Coverage gap100%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Government
Delhi High Court
Corporate
Trimurti FilmsB26 StudiosJio Studios
Judiciary
Delhi High CourtCourt
Story context
- Category
- Entertainment
- Location
- Delhi, India
- Sources analysed
- 7
- Last analysed
- 7 May 2026
- Key entities
- Delhi High CourtRajiv RaiTrimurti FilmsAditya DharCopyright infringementRemixRanveer SinghFilmmakingSapna MukherjeeAmit KumarTheftSoundtrack
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