The Maharashtra Cyber Police have swiftly registered a case against an unidentified individual following the illegal leak of director Aditya Dhar’s film ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ on social media platforms.
According to officials, the film was being unlawfully shared on Telegram, with allegations that certain individuals were distributing copies of the movie in exchange for money. A case has been registered under Section 51 of the Copyright Act.
Preliminary investigations revealed that specific Telegram groups were created to circulate the film. Members of these groups were allegedly sending the movie’s link or file on demand, charging users up to ₹50 per copy. Authorities believe this illegal activity had been ongoing for some time.
The Maharashtra Cyber Police has now initiated efforts to identify and track down those operating these groups. Police officials have stated that the accused will be apprehended soon.
The complaint was filed by the film’s production team after the movie, directed by Aditya Dhar, was illegally distributed online. Taking the matter seriously, the cyber police have assured strict action against those involved in piracy.
Officials further emphasized that film piracy causes significant financial losses to the film industry, affecting producers, directors, and artists. It directly impacts box office collections and undermines the value of the hard work invested in filmmaking.
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, a big-budget film, had been highly anticipated by audiences for a long time. Meanwhile, cyber police teams are actively tracing the digital footprints of Telegram group administrators and others involved in leaking the film.