The suit further alleges that T-Series did not adhere to the contractual obligation of ensuring equal space for Cine1 in credits, promos, publicity, and all advertising materials.
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In a recent legal development, Cine1 Studios has approached the Delhi High Court with a suit against T-Series, raising concerns over the handling of the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer film ‘Animal’. The crux of the dispute lies in the alleged non-compliance of T-Series with the agreed terms regarding digital and satellite rights, and the sharing of promotional credits.
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Cine1 Studios contends that T-Series failed to provide them with copies of the agreements made for the film’s digital and satellite rights with major platforms like Netflix and Culver Max Entertainment (Sony Pictures). Additionally, Cine1 raised issues regarding ‘Animal Park‘, a derivative work of ‘Animal’, for which they claim to have received no information.
The suit further alleges that T-Series did not adhere to the contractual obligation of ensuring equal space for Cine1 in credits, promos, publicity, and all advertising materials. This claim is bolstered by the fact that Cine1’s name is conspicuously absent from the certificate issued by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
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Another point of contention brought up by Cine1 is the agreement between T-Series and Bhadrakali Pictures (owned by Sandeep Reddy Vanga), which was reportedly not shared with Cine1. The plea by Cine1 Studios emphatically states,
“The Defendant No 1 (T-Series) is bent upon destroying the Plaintiffs’ rights in the film and its derivatives in a brazen manner. The Plaintiff is seeking preservation of the accounts of the Defendant No 1 because the revenue generated from the film will be delivered only to the Defendant No 1. The Defendant No 1 being a trustee of the profit share of the Plaintiff cannot be allowed to dissipate such receipts so as to defeat the Plaintiffs’ rights on the profit share of the film.”
This legal battle highlights the complexities and challenges in the film industry regarding the distribution of rights and revenues, especially in the era of digital and satellite broadcasting. The outcome of this case could set a precedent for similar disputes in the industry, emphasizing the importance of transparency and adherence to contractual agreements in film production and distribution.
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