India, Dec. 1 -- Ranveer Singh's upcoming film Dhurandhar has found itself in controversy just days before its release. The spy thriller, directed by Aditya Dhar and slated to hit theatres on December 5, 2025, is now under legal scrutiny after the parents of late Major Mohit Sharma, Ashoka Chakra (posthumous) and Sena Medal awardee, filed a petition in the Delhi High Court alleging that the movie draws unauthorised inspiration from their son's life.

Dhurandhar was among the most anticipated films of the year but soon after the trailer dropped, online discussions began linking the film's protagonist - shown undertaking undercover military operations - to Late Major Mohit Sharma's real-life exploits.

Major Sharma, who served in the Indian...