Dhurandhar 2: Starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar has broken numerous records. This star-studded action-thriller has topped charts, grossing nearly ₹1,300 crore, and is one of Bollywood’s longest-running films. However, the makers of Dhurandhar 2 are in trouble as the BMC has registered several violations during the film’s shooting.
What violations did the BMC cite for blacklisting Aditya Dhar’s production house?
The BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) has recommended the permanent blacklisting of the film’s production house, B62 Studios, for violating several civic and police rules while shooting in Mumbai. This has led to a rift between the filmmakers and city officials, creating uncertainty about future shooting operations.
BMC officials alleged that the Dhurandhar 2 team violated several rules while shooting scenes in South Mumbai, particularly in the heritage Fort area between Modi Street and Perin Nariman Street. These violations included using flammable materials without permission, shooting on a building’s rooftop without proper permits, and operating a generator van without permission.
According to reports, the BMC has proposed a fine of ₹1 lakh on the film team for using the building’s rooftop. It is also proposed that B62 Studios be permanently banned, along with two other complaints, preventing them from obtaining permission to shoot in Mumbai.
For those unaware, this isn’t the first time the makers of Dhurandhar 2 have run into trouble.
In legal trouble even before the release of Dhurandhar 2? FIR filed against the film team
A complaint was filed for flying a drone without the necessary permission in South Mumbai’s high-security Fort area. An FIR was filed against location manager Rinku Rajpal Valmiki at the MRA Marg police station on February 1st under Section 223 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which deals with willful disobedience to a lawful order promulgated by a public authority. The FIR was reportedly filed while the film was being shot in a South Mumbai area, which is under surveillance due to its proximity to government sites. Drone use in these locations is strictly regulated, and aerial filming requires special permission. According to police officials, the production team was granted permission for ground-level shooting, but they disregarded the drone use.
