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The Delhi High Court, while hearing a PIL, has directed the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to take appropriate decisions considering the national security concerns raised regarding some scenes shown in the film Dhurandhar 2. The court said the issues raised by the petitioner are “considerable” and should be “appropriately addressed”. The case was heard by a division bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Tejas Karia. The petition was filed on behalf of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) head constable Deepak Kumar.

The petition alleged that the film featured information to the Indian Army’s operational information, military strategies and sensitive defense projects, which could affect national security. During the hearing, the High Court also said that even though the film is fictional, such concerns cannot be completely ignored. The court ultimately disposed of the petition and directed the ministry and CBFC to take an appropriate decision in the matter.

The PIL filed against Dhurandhar-2 was filed by an army personnel, who appeared in person in the court during the hearing of the case. The petitioner claimed that certain scenes in the film depicted with extreme clarity the strategies, operational methods and sensitive locations adopted by the army and security forces. He said that even though the film has been described as “fiction” or imaginary, such a portrayal cannot be considered in the interest of national security and integrity of the country. This could create a risk of sensitive military information becoming public.

During the hearing of the case, it was said that the impact of films is not limited to entertainment only and their social impact cannot be ignored. A division bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Tejas Karia remarked that if scenes involving sensitive or dangerous behavior are shown in excessive detail in a film, the question may arise as to how objective such depictions are. The impact of films cannot be denied and that is why there is a need for censorship and clear guidelines.

During the hearing on the PIL, the petitioner told the court that he had sent a detailed representation to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on March 23, 2026. In this representation, objections were raised to many scenes of the film. He also told that he has also filed a petition in the Supreme Court of India regarding the same issue. The court said in its order that considering the petition as a representation, the competent authority should consider the entire matter and take “corrective steps” if necessary. The court also directed that the decision taken in the case be informed to the petitioner.

The earnings of ‘Dhurandhar’ and ‘Dhurandhar 2’ created a stir

Actor Ranveer Singh’s so-called film franchise Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar-2 have performed brilliantly at the box office. It is being told that ‘Dhurandhar’ was released in December 2025. The film collected around ₹ 840.20 crore in India, while its worldwide gross collection was around ₹ 1,307.35 crore. Its sequel ‘Dhurandhar 2’ was released in theaters with paid previews on 18 March 2026 and continues to earn even after two months of its release. According to reports, on the 62nd day the film earned around ₹ 22 lakh from 408 shows. Till now ‘Dhurandhar 2’ has made a net collection of around ₹ 1,146.35 crore and a gross collection of ₹ 1,371.95 crore in India. The worldwide gross earning of the film is said to be around ₹1,798.62 crore.

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