Kerala court lifts ban on Varaha Roopam from Rishab Shetty's Kantara. Will the song be added to the film?
A Kerala court dismissed Thaikudam Bridge's petition on Varaha Roopam from Kantara. The court lifted the ban citing lack of jurisdiction.
A Kerala court ruled in favour of Hombale Films and dismissed the petition of Thaikudam Bridge.
The interim injunction against Varaha Roopam song stands cancelled.
Kantara recent crossed Rs 400 crore worldwide.
By Janani K: Rishab Shetty's Kantara premiered on Amazon Prime Video on November 24. In the OTT version, the iconic Varaha Roopam song has been replaced as Kerala band Thaikudam Bridge, had sought legal action against the makers for allegedly copying one of their songs, Navarasam. The latest update, however, is that the Kozhikode District Court in Kerala lifted the ban against Varaha Roopam due to lack of jurisdiction.
For the past few weeks, Kantara has been embroiled in a legal tussle with Kerala band, Thaikudam Bridge. The band accused the makers of Kantara of copying their superhit song, Navarasam. The court ruled in favour of Thaikudam Bridge and imposed an interim injunction against the song.
However, the Kantara plagiarism row has taken a new turn now. The Kozhikode District Court in Kerala dismissed their plea citing lack of jurisdiction. So, the interim order against the Varaha Roopam song stands cancelled.
It is to be seen if the Varaha Roopam song will be included in the OTT version of the film.
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