This order was made on March 3 by Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy, following two petitions filed by Sunshine Pictures Limited, the makers of the film.
The company had asked the court to stop unauthorized sharing of the film around the time it was released in theaters, fearing that someone might copy it without permission.
While looking at the case, the court said the producer had given the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) certificate to prove they owned the film's copyright.
The certificate named them as the producer, and the court accepted this as the first sign of ownership at this stage.
The judge pointed out that when there's a claim of illegal broadcasting, quick action is often needed.
"In such cases, damage can be done if the illegal showing is not stopped early. However, there may also be a risk that the business interests of some of the people involved might be harmed because the relief asked for is very broad. Therefore, the person bringing the case should cover any possible loss," the court stated.
So, the High Court gave an interim order stopping the unauthorized showing of the film until March 23, 2026.
The order said: "As long as this condition is met, the injunctions asked for in these two cases are granted until 23.03.2026. Send notice to the respondents for a hearing on 23.03.2026. Private notice is also allowed. The applicant must follow Order XXXIX Rule 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure."
The case is set for another hearing on March 23.
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