Fans of Game Changer were eagerly awaiting updates from director Shankar, but today he surprised everyone by taking to X (formerly Twitter) to raise a Copyright Dispute regarding an upcoming film’s release. Shankar claimed that the trailer of an upcoming movie features scenes from a novel for which he holds the rights. Although he didn’t mention the film by name, fans are speculating whether it’s Devara or Kanguva.
Shankar wrote, ‘Attention everyone! As the copyright holder of Su. Venkatesan’s iconic Tamil novel Nava Yuga Nayagan Vel Paari, I am disturbed to see key scenes being used without permission in several films. It’s upsetting to see an important scene from the novel in a recent movie trailer. Please respect creators’ rights and refrain from unauthorised adaptations or face legal action!’
Recently, trailers for both Kanguva and Devara were released, and while the films have different settings, Shankar’s comments seem to point to one of these films. Sources suggest he may be referring to scenes involving coastal battles and confrontations from the novel, which could link his concerns to Devara due to its coastal backdrop. This isn’t the first time director Koratala Siva, who helms Devara, has faced copyright infringement accusations, having been previously accused during the releases of Srimanthudu and Acharya.
Director Shankar’s recent copyright claim regarding his rights over scenes from Nava Yuga Nayagan Vel Paari has sparked widespread speculation about the films Devara and Kanguva. While Shankar didn’t specify the film in question, fans are linking his concerns to Devara, given its coastal setting, which aligns with key elements of the novel.
Copyright disputes like this underscore the importance of respecting intellectual property rights. Film production houses need to ensure proper licensing and permissions to avoid legal consequences. Vakilsearch offers tailored legal support for copyright issues, helping creators protect their works from unauthorised adaptations.
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