Salman Khan’s legal battle over Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy has now reached the Delhi High Court, turning what began as a dispute over a film’s publicity material into a closely watched personality rights case. The actor has sought urgent intervention against the film’s production, promotion and release, and the court has now asked the makers to respond.
At the heart of Salman’s plea is the claim that the film’s campaign uses identifiable elements linked to him for commercial gain. The petition objects to promotional material allegedly featuring references to his public image, including the use of a lookalike and visual details associated with the actor.
Delhi High Court Seeks Response From Kala Hiran Makers
A vacation bench of Justice Neena Bansal Krishna issued notices to the director and producer of Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy on Friday. The matter has been listed for hearing on June 19, 2026.
Salman’s legal team had earlier sent a notice to the makers asking them to stop shooting and refrain from publicising promotional assets connected to the film. Producer Amit Jani later shared the notice on X and wrote, “Salman Khan has started threatening people associated with the movie Kala Hiran by sending them notices.”
The court’s move adds immediate legal pressure to the film’s rollout, especially with its promotional campaign already attracting attention online.
What Kala Hiran Is About
Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy is being positioned as a drama inspired by the 1998 blackblack poaching case. The film features Kashif Iqbal Khan as Ayaan Khan, with Govind Namdeo, Kamlesh Sawant, Mukesh Tiwari and others in key roles.
The project has been pushed through posters and social media visibility, placing it in the middle of a high-profile legal and publicity storm. Its teaser is scheduled for June 21, 2026, just ahead of which the court proceedings have added a new layer of scrutiny to the makers’ promotional plans.
Salman Khan’s Recent And Upcoming Work
Salman Khan’s most recent theatrical release was Sikandar in 2025, in which he played Sanjay “Sikandar” Rajkot. Before that, he made a special appearance as Agent Bhaijaan in Baby John in 2024. His recent big-screen run also included Tiger 3 in 2023, where he returned to one of his most recognisable action franchises, and Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan in 2023.
Looking ahead, Salman has confirmed projects across different scales. He will be seen in Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace, directed by Apoorva Lakhia and co-starring Chitrangada Singh, with the film listed for an August 14, 2026 release. He is also attached to SVC 63, an action film backed by Dil Raju. Salman is also listed for a special appearance in Raja Shivaji in 2026.
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