Varaha Hoopam Controversy
Varaha Hoopam Controversy
A timeline of events
Kantara releases on September 30
Kantara releases on September 30
Rishab Shetty's 'mannina kathe'
hits theatres in
Kannada only
Audiences hail Kantara 'divine'
Audiences hail Kantara 'divine'
A runaway success, the film's climax enthralls audiences
Varaha Roopam: the soul of Kantara
Varaha Roopam: the soul of Kantara
Ajaneesh Loknath's composition is the highlight of the film's climax
Varaha Roopam
a Copy?
Varaha Roopam
a Copy?
In early October, claims that Varaha Roopam is a copy arise
Source Material: Navarasam
Source Material: Navarasam
Varaha Roopam is alleged to be a copy of Thaikkudam Bridge's Navarasam
Inspired, not copied
Inspired, not copied
When asked composer Ajaneesh Loknath admits he was inspired
Thaikkudam Bridge goes to court
Thaikkudam Bridge goes to court
In late October, the band seeks legal redressal in copyright claim
Stay on
Varaha Roopam
Stay on
Varaha Roopam
Song is removed from streaming platforms. Kantara on Prime releases with new version on Nov 24
Court dismisses plea
Court dismisses plea
Rishab tweets, "We won, Varaha Roopam to be back on OTT." Song reinstated on Prime
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