Petitioner K. Rajashekaran of GSR Vinmeen Creations recently approached the media claiming that the title and story of ‘Karikalan’ belonged to him and sought directions toward Rajinikanth as also director Pa Ranjith, producer Dhanush of Wunderbar Films Private Limited and South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce (SIFCC) to stop filming the film 'Kaala Karikaalan'.
However, a city civil court opposed petitioner refusing to stall work on the film and has advised him to approach the Madras High Court. Also, Vinod Kumar, executive director, Wunderbar Films, on behalf of Rajinikanth, Wunderbar Films and Pa Ranjith stated that the original idea was penned by Pa Ranjith. The story is based on an underworld gang leader of Mumbai named 'Karikalan'.
Vinod Kumar said, “K. Rajashekaran is a complete stranger and present suit is not maintainable. Rajashekaran never revealed his story to Rajinikanth. Kaala has no connection with the petitioner’s alleged story - Karikalan except the name of Rajinikanth’s character in the film. Having lost his alleged title, he cannot seek any relief against the movie. The title of the movie is different from the title of Rajashekaran. He has no locus standing to seek any relief against the movie. In his own pleadings, he disclosed that title registration lapsed". He also added that the film is now protected under Copyright Act and the petitioner cannot seek any remedy.
The civil court, yesterday, has asked the petitioner to approach the Madras High Court to seek relief and directed him to withdraw the petition within two weeks.
