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The ongoing copyright infringement case against Koratala Siva filed by writer Sarath Chandra aka RD Wilson has generated mixed reactions from all quarters. Writer Sarath Chandra alleged that the story of Srimanthudu was copied from his ‘Chachentha Prema’. Sarath Chandra alleges that except for the name of the village, Srimanthudu is a scene-by-scene copy of his ‘Chachentha Prema’ story.
Sarath Chandra says the makers of Srimanthudu wanted to compensate him with money that he is not seeking. Instead, Sarath Chandra is asking for credit. Sarath wants Koratala Siva to publicly accept his mistake or warns that he will send Koratala to jail.
In a recent development, the Srimanthudu team issued a statement on the ongoing issue. Calling it “Official Statement on the Creative Integrity of Srimanthudu”, the team asks the media and commentators to refrain from drawing premature conclusions as the matter is currently under legal review.
Official statement on the creative integrity of ‘Srimanthudu’.
We take up the discussion around Mr. Koratala Siva’s ‘Srimanthudu’ amidst claims of similarity with the novel ‘Chachentha Prema’. Both works, which exist in the public domain, display distinct narratives without overlap, a fact easily verifiable by those who examine the book and film.
As the matter is currently under legal review, with no hearings or verdicts to date, we urge the media and commentators to refrain from drawing premature conclusions. We emphasize the importance of basing discourse on informed comparisons and legal outcomes.
We firmly maintain the uniqueness of ‘Srimanthudu’ and our core idea of adopting a village and encourage all stakeholders to personally evaluate the two works. Our call is for patience and trust in the legal process, respecting the principles of fairness and integrity.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
This post was last modified on February 1, 2024 9:34 pm