MUMBAI: In response to recent media reports concerning the title of the upcoming film Chandni Bar Returns, producer Sandeep Singh's banner, Legend Studios, has issued a statement to clarify the legal standing of the project.
Legend Studios maintains that all necessary legal rights and clearances have been acquired from the rightful Intellectual Property (IP) and Trademark owners of the original 2001 film, Chandni Bar. The studio has also shared the official Government of India Trademark Registry certificate which establishes the registration of the title with the original producers of the film, Shri R. Mohan (late Lata Mohan Iyer).
The co-producer of the film Vishal Gurnani stated, "Sandeep Singh's Legend Studios has acquired the Option Rights of the said title from the Original Producers, who are also the owners of the Registered Trademark and IP owner of the original cult classic Chandni Bar (2001). We want to state that no other banner can legally make the said film. Our IP lawyers are replying to the concerned trade associations and are taking all necessary steps to validate and protect our legal rights."
The official trademark certificate, which has been in the public domain, clearly shows the registration of the CHANDNI BAR trademark (Application Number 1662053, in Class 41) with the proprietor name as LATA MOHAN IYER (wife of R. Mohan). This information substantiates that Legend Studios has proceeded after securing the title rights from the legal successors of the original producer, not from Madhur Bhandarkar or his entity.
Legend Studios is committed to the dignified and legally compliant production of Chandni Bar Returns and looks forward to bringing this reimagined sequel to audiences worldwide. The film, which will be directed by Ajay Bahl, is scheduled for a worldwide release on December 3, 2026.
Legend Studios, led by producer Sandeep Singh, is known for backing bold and content-driven cinema. The studio is dedicated to honoring the legacy of the original film while presenting a modern, gritty narrative for today's audience.
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