Madras High Court Declines Immediate Ban on Movie ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ Amid State Elections

The Madras High Court has refused to grant an immediate stay on the screening of the film Dhurandhar: The Revenge following an urgent mention by an advocate.

The petitioner sought a ban on the movie in Tamil Nadu until the conclusion of the 2026 Legislative Assembly elections, alleging that its biased political commentary violates the Model Code of Conduct. 

The Bench noted that the film had already been released on March 19.

The Court directed the lawyer to file a formal petition before seeking relief, declining to intervene solely based on an oral mention.

[Sheela v. State of Tamil Nadu & Ors.]