JUDGMENT :

(Prayer: Civil Suit has been filed under Order 7 Rule 1 of O.S. Rules read with Order VII Rule 1 of C.P.C., and Sections 55 and 62 of the Copyright Act, 1957.

(a)(i). Declaring that the Plaintiff is the absolute owner of the theatrical, exhibition and exploitation rights in NSC area for Tamil Film, ‘Imaikka Nodigal’ starring Nayanthara, Atharva and others, directed by Ajay Gnanamuthu;

(a)(ii). Grant a Permanent Injunction restraining the 1st and 2nd defendants, their men, agents, servants or any other person acting on their behalf from releasing the film ‘Imaikka Nodigal’, starring Nayanthara, Atharva and others directed by Ajay Gnanamuthu without setting the dues to the plaintiff or in the alternative.

(b). Directing the Defendants to pay the plaintiff a sum of Rs.4,00,00,000/- along with interest @36% per annum from date of plaint till realization.

(c). Directing the 1st and the 2nd defendant to pay the costs of the suit.)

(This case has been heard through Video Conferencing)

1. The epicentre of the suit subject is the Tamil cinematographic film titled “IMAIKA NODIGAL”. The said movie was produced by 2nd defendant M/s. Cameo Films. On 07.01.2017, the 2nd defendant entered int