Rakshith Shetty | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Kannada actor-filmmaker Rakshith Shetty is in legal trouble once again. The Yeshwantpur police have registered a copyright infringement case against him and his production company Paramvaha Studios under Section 63 of the Copyright Act, 1957. The duo is accused of using two Kannada songs. Bachelor party– Financed by his banner – Without Permission. The film will hit the theatres on January 26, 2024.
Based on a complaint by Naveen Kumar M, partner and authorised signatory of MRT Music, the police have registered an FIR against Rakshith and Paramvaah Studio Pvt Ltd. Naveen’s company has the rights to the songs.
Naveen has said in his complaint that Rakshith had sought permission from MRT company to use the title track Nyaya Elide And Omme Ninnanu (From Gaali Mathu) Songs Bachelor party It was planned in January this year, but permission was not granted.
Naveen reportedly realised the use of those songs when he Bachelor party This is not the first time that Rakshith has been embroiled in a legal battle.
Sapta Sagardache Aloe The actor was involved in a four-year legal battle with Lahari Music director Lahari Velu. Velu had accused Rakshith’s Paramavah Studios of copyright infringement when the film directed by Rishab Shetty was released. Kirik PartyIt was released in 2016.
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Velu said that this song, Hey! Who are you? From Kirik Party, had taken a hiatus from midnight, Famous song from V Ravichandran movie Peace Revolution (1991). Lahri, who had the rights to the song, also filed a copyright infringement case. Kirik Party Music composed by Ajaneesh Loknath. Eventually, in 2021, Hombale Films owner Vijay Kiragandur helped both parties reach a settlement.
