BMC Threatens To Blacklist Dhurandhar 2 Production Studio Over Alleged Film-Set Violations In Mumbai

Mumbai’s civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), has reportedly moved toward strict action against the production setup associated with Dhurandhar 2, recommending that the studio be blacklisted over repeated alleged safety and regulatory violations during filming in the city.

What the BMC is alleging

As per the report, the civic body’s A-ward office has recommended blacklisting the production studio after a series of alleged breaches on set, including:

• Changing filming locations without proper civic permissions, including use of a building terrace without approvals.
  
  

• Using lit torches (“mashals”) in a high-security zone, which reportedly triggered intervention by Mumbai Police and seizure of the equipment.
  
  

• Operating two generator vans at the location without valid approvals from authorities.

Proposed penalties and next steps

The report adds that the BMC has already forfeited a Rs 25,000 security deposit linked to the production and has proposed an additional fine of Rs 1 lakh.

A formal letter has also reportedly been sent to the Deputy Municipal Commissioner proposing a permanent ban that would prevent the studio from using the state’s single-window filming portal—an action that could restrict future shooting permissions in Maharashtra if approved.

Importantly, the report notes the studio is not officially blacklisted yet, but the proposal has been cleared for further action.

The story also references an earlier development: Mumbai Police registered a case against the film’s location manager after a complaint alleged a drone was flown without permission in the high-security Fort area of South Mumbai.

According to the report, an FIR was filed on February 1 at MRA Marg Police Station against Rinku Rajpal Valmiki under Section 223 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), for allegedly disregarding authorities’ orders.

Why this matters

Mumbai film shoots often require multiple approvals—public safety clearances, location permits, generator permissions, and drone rules. A blacklisting recommendation, if enforced, can disrupt production schedules and make future permits harder to obtain for the same production entity.