Dhurandhar Release Row: No Stay Order On Ranveer Singh's Movie ; Delhi High Court Disposes Petition With Instructions To CBFC

Ranveer Singh’s highly anticipated film Dhurandhar has found itself embroiled in controversy just days before its release. The spy action thriller, directed by Aditya Dhar and scheduled to hit theatres on December 5, 2025, has been under legal scrutiny after the family of the late Major Mohit Sharma, Ashoka Chakra and Sena Medal awardee, filed a petition in the Delhi High Court seeking an urgent stay on the film’s release and screening. The family alleged that the movie draws unauthorised inspiration from their son’s life without obtaining consent from them or the Indian Army. In the latest development, the Delhi HC has disposed of the petition with instructions to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to consider the objections raised by Major Mohit Sharma’s parents during its certification process.

No Stay Order On Dhurandhar By Delhi High Court

Dhurandhar, which stars Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal and Sara Arjun, has received a green signal from the Delhi HC but remains under the scrutiny of the CBFC. The court did not issue a stay order on the film’s release, but has directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to expedite its review.

According to reports, the High Court bench headed by Justice Sachin Datta also asked CBFC to consider the objections raised by Major Mohit Sharma’s parents. The court disposed of the petition with instructions that the board take the family’s concerns into account and, if necessary, consult the Indian Army before granting clearance. The fate of Dhurandhar now rests with the CBFC certification.

Dhurandhar Release Controversy

The film has been surrounded by reports claiming that Dhurandhar is inspired by the story of army officer Major Mohit Sharma and his operative missions. However, director Aditya Dhar issued a clarification on the rumours. Despite that, the late officer’s parents approached the Delhi High Court on November 28 and filed a writ petition. Today, December 1, the matter was listed before Justice Sachin Datta.

represented by advocates Roopenshu Pratap Singh and Manish Sharmaa of Samaanta Law Firm, Major Sharma's parents accused that the film using martyr’s life story as a commercial commodity without family consent or obtaining any approval from the Indian Army.

Major Sharma’s parents' case was represented by advocates Roopenshu Pratap Singh and Manish Sharma of Samaanta Law Firm. The plea alleged that the film uses a martyr’s life story as a commercial commodity without family consent or obtaining any approval from the Indian Army.

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The plea further argued that the film’s unauthorised depiction violates Major Sharma’s posthumous personality rights and infringes on the family's privacy rights under Article 21. It also claimed that inaccurate portrayal of operational details or Special Forces tactics could raise national security concerns, as per News18.

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The action-packed spy saga will be headlined by Ranveer Singh. Dhurandhar is touted to be based on true events and is set to release on December 5. Directed by Aditya Dhar and co-produced by him, along with Lokesh Dhar and Jyoti Deshpande. Despite the release controversy, the film has been performing well at the advance bookings.