Overview
- A division bench of the Delhi High Court disposed of the PIL on Wednesday, May 20, by directing the ministry and the Central Board of Film Certification to consider the petition as a formal representation and to take an informed decision.
- The petitioner, SSB head constable Deepak Kumar, alleges Dhurandhar 2 breached the Official Secrets Act by showing tactical methods, sensitive locations, deep‑cover identities and even references to DRDO work that he says risked undercover agents.
- The court did not order a ban or stay on theatrical runs or streaming, leaving any edits, revocation of certification or other steps to the outcome of the ministry and CBFC review.
- Streaming platforms are releasing extended 'Raw & Undekha' cuts that have heightened attention: the first film’s uncut edition arrived on May 22 on Netflix and JioHotstar and the sequel has a JioHotstar digital premiere on June 4 with full streaming from June 5 in India.
- The franchise’s huge box‑office reach — the sequel has reported global takings around Rs 1,700–1,798 crore — and the petition’s call for a formal 'spy movies protocol' could prompt new certification guidance and change how Indian spy films depict real operations.