Trimurti Films has filed a lawsuit against Aditya Dhar’s production house B62 Studios over the alleged unauthorised use of the iconic song ‘Oye Oye’ in the blockbuster Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2).
The dispute concerns the rights to the song, which was originally featured in Rajiv Rai’s 1989 film Tridev. The track features vocals by Amit Kumar and Sapna Mukherjee.
The Allegation
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Plaintiff | Trimurti Films |
| Defendant | B62 Studios (Aditya Dhar’s production house) |
| Film | Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge |
| Song in Question | ‘Oye Oye’ (from 1989 film Tridev) |
| Allegation | Unauthorised use without obtaining necessary licences or permissions |
| Legal Claim | Copyright infringement (unauthorised reproduction and communication to the public) |
In its plea, Trimurti Films has claimed that the song, or a version substantially similar to it, has been used in the defendant’s film without obtaining the necessary licences or permissions, according to a report by Bar and Bench.
Song Credits (Original)
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Music Composers | Kalyanji-Anandji, Viju Shah |
| Lyricist | Anand Bakshi |
| Singers | Amit Kumar, Sapna Mukherjee |
| Film | Tridev (1989) |
| Producer | Gulshan Rai (Trimurti Films) |
| Director | Rajiv Rai |
Relief Sought
- Injunction: Restraining further use of the song
- Damages: Monetary compensation for the infringement
- Other consequential reliefs: As deemed appropriate by the court
Trimurti has also raised concerns over the song’s potential commercial exploitation through theatrical release, streaming platforms, and promotional content.
About ‘Dhurandhar 2’
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Film | Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2) |
| Language | Hindi |
| Genre | Spy action thriller |
| Director | Aditya Dhar |
| Producers | Jio Studios, B62 Studios |
| Lead | Ranveer Singh |
| Cast | Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Rakesh Bedi, Sara Arjun |
| Status | Sequel to 2025’s Dhurandhar |
About ‘Tridev’
The 1989 film Tridev was produced by Gulshan Rai under the banner of Trimurti Films Pvt Ltd. Directed and written by his son Rajiv Rai, the action-thriller was a major commercial success and featured a multi-starrer cast including Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, Naseeruddin Shah, Madhuri Dixit, Sangeeta Bijlani, and Sonam.
