Popular Kannada actor Rakshit Shetty and his production company, Paramvah Studios, are embroiled in a legal dispute over copyright infringement after being named in a police case for allegedly using two songs without authorisation in their film ‘Bachelor Party’. Naveen Kumar, co-owner of MRT Music, filed a complaint accusing Shetty and Paramvah Studios of illegally using the songs ‘Nyaya Yellide?’ from the film ‘Nyaya Yellide’ and ‘Omme Ninnannu’ from ‘Gaali Maatu’. According to Kumar, MRT Music holds the exclusive rights to both tracks.
Kumar stated, ‘Paramvah Studios approached us through Rajesh to use our songs in ‘Bachelor Party’ earlier this year, but no agreement was reached.’ He further alleged that despite failing to strike a deal, the songs appeared in the film upon its OTT platform release in March, prompting him to file the complaint.
In response to the complaint, Yeshwantpur police have booked Shetty and Paramvah Studios under Section 63 of the Copyrights Act. An investigating officer confirmed that notices have been issued to Shetty, awaiting his response.
This isn’t the first time Paramvah Studios has faced copyright allegations. In a similar incident in 2016, Bengaluru-based Lahari Music accused the studio of using their song ‘Hey Who are You?’ without permission in the film ‘Kirik Party’. The dispute was resolved in 2021.
The case underscores ongoing challenges in the entertainment industry regarding intellectual property rights and the need for clear agreements between content creators and rights holders.
The legal action against Kannada actor-director Rakshit Shetty highlights the critical importance of securing proper licenses and permissions for copyrighted materials. With MRT Music accusing Shetty’s production company of unauthorised use of their songs, the case serves as a reminder of the complexities and potential pitfalls in the entertainment industry regarding intellectual property rights.
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