The prosecution sanction order, which was obtained on February 10, 2026, "has been placed before the Special Rouse Avenue Court to expedite the trial in the case," the ED statement said

Karti Chidambaram dismissed claims that Dhurandhar referenced him and P. Chidambaram, calling it a mix of “fact, fiction and WhatsApp forwards.” He clarified he hasn’t watched the film and downplayed the speculation with humour.