The legal challenge against Dhurandhar has officially come to an end. On January 9, 2026, the Gujarat High Court disposed of a petition that objected to an allegedly derogatory dialogue about the Baloch community in the film, after the makers confirmed that the contentious line had already been muted.
With the core grievance addressed, the court found no reason to continue hearing the matter, bringing the controversy to a close.
What the Petition Was About
The plea was filed by Yasin Allarakha Baloch and Ayub Balekhan Baloch, members of the Baloch community, who raised objections to a line spoken by Sanjay Dutt’s character in Dhurandhar. According to the petitioners, the dialogue portrayed the Baloch community in a negative and stereotypical manner, which they argued amounted to hate speech and harmed their community’s dignity.
They sought multiple directions from the court, including:
- Permanent removal or muting of the dialogue across all versions of the film
- A fresh review of the film’s certification
- Directions to the Central Board of Film Certification to intervene
- A restraint on any further exhibition or broadcast of the disputed dialogue
Court’s Observations During Hearings
During earlier proceedings, the High Court had questioned the basis of the grievance, noting that the film’s narrative is set outside India. The bench had also asked the petitioners to clearly demonstrate how the dialogue caused personal prejudice or legal harm.
These observations hinted that the court was looking for a concrete, unresolved injury rather than a purely symbolic dispute.
Filmmakers’ Stand and Final Outcome
In the final hearing, counsel representing the filmmakers informed the court that the allegedly offensive words had already been muted in the released version of Dhurandhar. This step, taken voluntarily, directly addressed the petitioners’ principal concern.
The petitioners did not contest this submission.
As a result, the Gujarat High Court declared the petition “infructuous” — meaning that no live issue remained for adjudication — and formally disposed of the case without issuing any further directions.
What This Means Going Forward
With the dialogue muted and the case closed, Dhurandhar is now legally clear of this particular controversy. The decision also underscores a recurring trend in film-related disputes, where voluntary corrective steps by filmmakers often bring legal challenges to an early conclusion.
Final Words
The Gujarat High Court’s order brings a swift and quiet end to the matter surrounding Dhurandhar. By muting the disputed dialogue, the filmmakers neutralised the core complaint — leaving the court with nothing further to examine.
For now, the film moves on, and the controversy around it officially fades out.
