Gandhari Makers Deny Script Copying Allegations

The makers of the upcoming film Gandhari, starring Taapsee Pannu, have denied allegations that the movie's script was copied from someone else's idea.

The allegations surfaced after Mumbai-based writer Raghav Desai claimed that he had pitched a similar script to the makers in 2024. He allegedly accused the team of using his idea under the name of writer and producer Kanika Dhillon.

However, Kanika Dhillon's production house, Kathha Pictures, has rejected these allegations. In a statement shared on social media, the production house maintained that Gandhari is an original project.

The statement read, 'Our attention has been drawn to allegations circulating on social media and in certain publications to the effect that our forthcoming film Gandhari copies another person’s concept and uses that person’s title.'

It further said, 'These allegations are false, and we deny them unequivocally. Gandhari is an original work, written and produced by Ms. Kanika Dhillon and developed by Kathha Pictures. Its story and screenplay are Ms Dhillon's own work.'

Kathha Pictures also urged people not to treat the allegations as established facts. The production house added, 'We request the media, digital platforms and members of the public to treat these allegations as what they are, namely unverified and false, and to refrain from publishing, circulating or repeating them as established fact.'

Gandhari is directed by Devashish Makhija and marks the sixth collaboration between Taapsee Pannu and Kanika Dhillon. The duo has previously worked together on several films, including Manmarziyaan, Haseen Dillruba, Rashmi Rocket, Dunki, and Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba.

The film is positioned as an intense action thriller centred on a mother driven by revenge. It is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on September 3.

The denial of allegations by the makers of Gandhari comes as a relief to the fans of Taapsee Pannu and Kanika Dhillon, who were eagerly waiting for the film's release.

The film's premise and the collaboration between Taapsee and Kanika have generated a lot of buzz, and the makers are confident that the film will live up to the expectations of the audience.

In the end, the controversy surrounding the script of Gandhari seems to have been put to rest, and the fans can now look forward to watching the film on Netflix on September 3.

The film's release is expected to be a significant event in the Indian film industry, and it will be interesting to see how the audience reacts to the movie.

As the release date approaches, the excitement among the fans is building up, and it remains to be seen how Gandhari will perform at the box office.