A sigh of relief for Salman Khan as Kala Hiran’s release has been halted by the authorities.
On Thursday, September 10, Hindustan Times reported that the Delhi High Court, during the latest hearing regarding the release of Khan inspired Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy, ordered that the movie cannot be premiered on the big screen.
For those unfamiliar, Kala Hiran is an upcoming crime-thriller and courtroom drama film inspired by the controversial 1998 blackbuck poaching case in Rajasthan involving Salman Khan.
The movie’s plot is built around the 1998 incident where a protected Indian blackbuck (a sacred animal to the Bishnoi community) was hunted by the Ek Tha Tiger star, which led to high-profile legal battles.
After the film’s producer Amit Jani got his statement recorded, the High Court declared that the project cannot make it to theaters as its CBFC (The Central Board of Film Certification) certification is pending.
In an interview to the outlet, advocate Parag Khandhar, part of the Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! star’s legal team, said, “The next date of hearing in this matter is 30 September 2026. So till next date said movie cannot be released in theatres or OTT. The defendants have also been asked to file a reply before the next hearing.”
Why Salman Khan sued Kala Hiran makers?
Salman Khan has filed a lawsuit against the makers of Kala Hiran to halt the film’s production, promotion, and release, citing “gross violation of personality rights.”
According to the Indian actor, the project unlawfully exploits his public image, could damage his reputation, and might prejudice ongoing judicial proceedings.
In his plea, the Sultan actor claimed that the movie is inspired by the 1998 blackbuck case involving him and that its posters, teaser, and promotional material clearly identify him.
His legal team also alleged that the makers used a lookalike wearing his signature bracelet.
