The fight between producer Dinesh Vijan and filmmaker duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK over profit sharing of their recently released blockbuster Stree (2018) is getting uglier with each passing day.
Starring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor in lead roles, Stree had a dream run at the box-office and went on to garner over ₹ 100 crores domestically. In a sharing agreement signed before the release of the movie, Vijan had agreed to share the profit with Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK, who were creative producers on the project.
However, if reports are to be believed, Vijan has refused to share the profit with them, forcing the duo to take legal actions. Raj and DK are reportedly set to sue Vijan as he has not kept his promise and given a blind eye to the agreement.
“As per the contract, Dinesh Vijan was supposed to share 50 per cent of the profits with Raj-DK, if and when the film became profitable. Stree earned more than ₹ 100 crores at the Indian box-office. Vijan seems to have got second thoughts over the profit-sharing when he saw the kind of money the film has made,” said a trade source.
“Forget about sharing fifty per cent, Vijan has not given Raj and DK a single penny of the profits. Considering how huge the film’s success has become, this is unpardonable. Raj and DK are taking the legal route. Dinesh Vijan will shortly receive a legal notice,” added the source.
Amidst this ongoing controversy, Dinesh Vijan has reportedly backed out of Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK’s forthcoming directorial venture, Go Goa Gone 2. Vijan was set to co-produce the zombie comic-caper.
Ranveer Singh’s rugged new look anchors the high-energy music video.
Rapper Hanumankind makes his official Bollywood début with a fierce verse.
Modern take on the classic Punjabi folk tune 'Jogi'.
Glimpses of Sanjay Dutt and Arjun Rampal in the mix.
The full trailer lands next month.
The Dhurandhar title track just hit the internet, and the noise around this spy thriller just went up a few notches. This is the track that pulls rapper Hanumankind into his first proper Bollywood playback moment. They have taken the old folk number 'Jogi' and built a power-packed version around it, a mix of earthy roots and straight-up aggressive energy that hits like a truck. It fits, honestly. It mirrors the film's whole gritty vibe and Ranveer Singh's battle-hardened look with that wild beard.
Hanumankind brings raw rap fire while Ranveer Singh owns 'Dhurandhar' music video Getty Images/ Youtube Screengrab/Saregama Music
What is the Dhurandhar title track about?
You get a proper blast of the film’s atmosphere from this track. The music video cuts fast between shots of a heavily bearded and muscular Ranveer Singh, looking every bit the part of a hardened operative. The video cuts to the other big names in the cast as well. Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal are all there in what appears to be a tense, dark situation. The music includes traditional Punjabi folk with a stronger, cinematic rhythm.
How did Hanumankind get involved in the Dhurandhar song?
It turns out his involvement was a pretty organic, almost spontaneous thing. Music composer Shashwat Sachdev opened up about how the rap section came together. Apparently, it happened during a late-night studio session with director Aditya Dhar and Hanumankind himself. They captured an impromptu performance that just clicked, bringing what Sachdev called a "raw, instinctive fire" to the whole track. For an artist known for his independent work, this Dhurandhar feature is a major step into the mainstream film scene.
All this build-up is heading towards a definite date. The makers confirmed it right at the end of the title track video. Dhurandhar is locked in for a worldwide theatrical release on 5 December of this year. For those who need more than a song to tide them over, the official trailer is promised for 12 November.
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