Is Director Shankar`s Latest Post On Copyright Infringement A Dig At Devara?

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SEPTEMBER 27,2024

One of the highest anticipated movies of this year, Devara: Part 1, brings together a spectacular cast of Jr. NTR, Janhvi Kapoor, and Saif Ali Khan in prominent roles. The film revolves around a dramatic clash of wills in a coastal backdrop where power dynamics are in constant inconsistency.

While the trailer for Devara: Part 1 took the entire internet by storm, it was not well received by everyone. This included the popular filmmaker Shankar, who accused the makers of copyright infringement by allegedly ripping off scenes from the novel 'Veera Yuga Nayagan Vel Paari.'

Since the rights of the novel remain with Shankar, he has now threatened a legal action against the makers of the Telugu action drama, as he supposedly takes a dig at them through his latest social media post.

Shankar threatens makers of Devara

Hours after the trailer of the Jr. NTR starrer was dropped, the director took to X (formerly known as Twitter) and shared a rather cryptic note, hinting at taking legal action against the makers for copyright infringement.

Shankar wrote, 'Attention to all! As the copyright holder of Su. Venkatesan's iconic Tamil novel "Veera Yuga Nayagan Vel Paari," I'm disturbed to see key scenes being ripped off and used without permission in many movies."


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"Really upset to see an important key scene from the novel in a recent movie trailer. Kindly refrain from using the scenes from the novel in movies, web series, and any medium. Respect creators' rights! Refrain from unauthorized adaptations of scenes, refrain from infringement, or face legal action,' he concluded.

As soon as his post was live, netizens thought he took a dig at Devara. Check out the post here.

More about Devara: Part 1

The upcoming action drama has had fans waiting with bated breath. Ever since its poster was released, moviegoers have been eagerly waiting to see Jr. NTR back in action with his solo comeback film after six long years.

What adds excitement to it is two Bollywood superstars making their Telugu debutmdashJanhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan. While the actress plays the lead hero's love interest, the latter will be seen in a rather menacing avatar as he dons the role of an antagonist.

Also Read: "My Pain Is Bigger Than Yours" Says Jr. NTR On Devara Pre-Release Event Cancellation

Helmed by Kortala Siva, the film will see Jr. NTR in a double role. Alongside the trio, the film's ensemble also includes Prakash Raj, Srikanth Meka, Tom Shine Chacko, and Narain.

Devara: Part 1 saw a theatreical release on September 27 and is garnering positive reviews from fans and moviegoers.

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