Taapsee Pannu’s 'Gandhari' Faces Plagiarism Allegations Ahead of September 3 Release; Makers Call Claims ‘False’
- Netflix confirmed the September 3, 2026, premiere of the revenge drama Gandhari, starring Taapsee Pannu, as the film faces plagiarism allegations from writer Kalyan Bandi.
- According to Kalyan Bandi, an IIT Madras alumnus, he registered a story titled Gandhari in 2019 and pitched it to Netflix Vice President Monika Shergill that same year.
- Responding to the controversy on Monday, Katha Pictures stated, "Gandhari is an original work, written and produced by Ms. Kanika Dhillon and developed by Kathha Pictures," urging media to refrain from repeating allegations.
- Bandi dismissed the denial, stating, "Only I can connect the title to the concept because it was my creativity," while citing professional and financial losses following the announcement.
- Mumbai-Based writer Raghav Desai also alleged similarities to a story he pitched in 2024, while Bandi noted he cannot afford a prolonged legal battle despite his lawyer's advice.
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Netflix unveils Gandhari Trailer starring Taapsee Pannu as a mother on a mission
Netflix has unveiled the trailer of Gandhari, an action-thriller starring Taapsee Pannu as Bani, a mother whose daughter is abducted. The film, written and produced by Kanika Dhillon and directed by Devashish Makhija.aSet in the fictional town of Joypurra, the trailer introduces a world shaped by fear, silence and the mysterious Behrupiyas, who are an important part of the town's cultural identity. As the investigation into Bani's daughter's dis…
‘Gandhari’ trailer: Taapsee Pannu vows to rescue her kidnapped daughter in action-thriller
The trailer of Taapsee Pannu’s upcoming film, Gandhari, was unveiled by the makers on Tuesday (August 25, 2026). Written and produced by Kanika Dhillon, the film has been directed by Devashish Makhija.
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