Karnataka HC Rejects Plagiarism Plea in 'Dhurandhar 2'; Bombay HC Records No-Defamation Undertaking
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Karnataka HC Rejects Plagiarism Plea in 'Dhurandhar 2'; Bombay HC Records No-Defamation Undertaking

The Karnataka High Court dismissed filmmaker Santosh Kumar's plea to halt the screening of 'Dhurandhar 2,' rejecting his claim that the film plagiarised his registered script 'D Saheb.' The court noted the Central Board of Film Certification is not responsible for investigating such allegations before certification. Separately, in the Bombay High Court, Kumar assured he would refrain from making defamatory remarks against director Aditya Dhar amid the ongoing legal dispute, with the court recording this undertaking and disposing of an interim application.

Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
55%
AI analysis of 3 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 30 Apr 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 3 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles primarily focus on legal proceedings involving the film 'Dhurandhar 2' and related plagiarism claims, presenting perspectives from both the plaintiff and defendant without political framing. Coverage centers on judicial decisions and court interactions, reflecting a neutral stance without partisan viewpoints or political commentary.

Sentiment — Neutral (55/100)

The tone across the articles is largely neutral and factual, emphasizing court rulings and legal undertakings without emotive language. While the dispute involves accusations and reputational concerns, the reporting maintains an objective approach, avoiding sensationalism or overt criticism of either party.

How 3 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
timesnow'Dhurandhar 2' Row: Santosh Kumar Steps Back, BIG Win for Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh's MovieCenterNeutral
freepressjournalFilmmaker Santosh Kumar Assures Bombay HC Of No Defamatory Remarks Against Aditya Dhar Amid Dhurandhar 2 Script Dispute CaseCenterNeutral
indianexpressKarnataka High Court refuses to stall 'Dhurandhar 2' screening over plagiarism claimsCenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

indianexpress broke this story on 29 Apr, 02:33 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    indianexpress29 Apr, 02:33 pm
    Karnataka High Court refuses to stall 'Dhurandhar 2' screening over plagiarism claims
  2. 2
    freepressjournal30 Apr, 09:34 am
    Filmmaker Santosh Kumar Assures Bombay HC Of No Defamatory Remarks Against Aditya Dhar Amid Dhurandhar 2 Script Dispute Case
  3. 3
    timesnow30 Apr, 03:15 pm
    'Dhurandhar 2' Row: Santosh Kumar Steps Back, BIG Win for Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh's Movie

Lens Score breakdown

38/100
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
Bombay High CourtKarnataka High CourtCentral GovernmentCentral Board of Film Certification
Judiciary
Justice K S HemalekhaKarnataka High CourtJustice Arif Doctor

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
Dhar, India
Sources analysed
3
Last analysed
30 Apr 2026
Key entities
Santosh Kumar (referee)Aditya DharDefamationBombay High CourtSerbiaFilmmakingDharLegal remedyInterim orderBox officeSequelRanveer Singh