MRA Marg Police have booked a film location manager for allegedly flying a drone without permission during the shooting of Dhurandhar 2 in South Mumbai’s high-security Fort area. Police said the drone was used for a scene despite a clear ban on such operations across Brihanmumbai, raising security concerns in the sensitive locality.
The case was registered on 1 February at MRA Marg Police Station against location manager Rinku Rajpal Valmiki, aged 39. Police invoked Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for alleged disobedience of lawful orders. Investigators stated that official approval for drone use had not been obtained before the filming activity.
Legal action over drone in South Mumbai Fort area
According to police, the incident took place while Dhurandhar 2 was being shot in the Fort neighbourhood, which is designated a high-security pocket. Officials noted that the drone activity went against an order issued by the Commissioner of Police, Greater Mumbai under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, dated 5 January 2026.
Despite that prohibition, officers alleged the drone was flown for a shot near the busy commercial stretch of Bora Bazaar Street. The violation reportedly occurred between 2 pm and 2.30 pm close to Kohinoor Hotel in Fort. The locality falls within the Brihanmumbai area, where drone flights are barred without explicit authorisation from competent authorities.
| Key detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Accused | Rinku Rajpal Valmiki, 39 |
| Case registered at | MRA Marg Police Station |
| Alleged offence date | 1 February |
| Main section applied | Section 223, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita |
| Order cited | Section 163, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
Film shoot backdrop to drone in South Mumbai Fort area
Sources said actor Sanjay Dutt and the entire film unit were present at the Fort location on 1 February. It was the third day of Dhurandhar 2’s shooting schedule there. Since 30 January, parts of the historic business district had been dressed to resemble an old, crowded Pakistani street for the production.
Police identified Valmiki as a resident of Shri Sai Sneh Complex, Mira Road (East). After the alleged violation came to light, officers issued a notice under Section 35(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Valmiki was later allowed to leave following completion of the required procedures, while inquiry into the drone use continues.
The case highlights how film shoots using drones in Mumbai must align with security rules, particularly in zones like Fort. Investigators are now examining how the drone was deployed despite the standing ban and formal police order, as authorities weigh further steps under the new criminal and security codes.