Superstar Mahesh Babu’s blockbuster Srimanthudu directed by Koratala Siva under Mythri Movie Makers is entangled in a legal battle for copyright violation.
Writer Sarath Chandra filed a case at the Nampally Criminal Court and City Civil Court in 2017, alleging that the movie's story was copied from his story 'Chachenta Prema', which was published in Swathi magazine.
Meanwhile, the makers of the film issued a statement that explained the creative integrity of the film. They urged media and commentators to refrain from premature conclusions. They further stated that they firmly stand by the uniqueness of Srimanthudu.
The statement reads, "We address the discussion around Mr. Koratala Siva's 'Srimanthudu' amidst claims of similarity to the novel 'Chachentha Prema. Both works, existing in the public domain, showcase distinct narratives with no overlap, a fact readily verifiable by those who examine the book and film.
As the matter is currently under legal review, with no hearings or verdicts to date, we urge media and commentators to refrain from premature conclusions. We emphasize the importance of basing discourse on informed comparison and legal outcomes.
We stand firmly by the uniqueness of 'Srimanthudu' and our core idea of adopting a village and encourage whomsover interested to personally assess the two works.
Our appeal is for patience and trust in the legal process, respecting the principles of fairness and integrity.
Thank you for your understanding and support.”
Let’s wait and see where this issue ends!
