Varaha Hoopam Controversy

A timeline of events

Kantara releases on September 30

Rishab Shetty's 'mannina kathe'  hits theatres in  Kannada only

Audiences hail Kantara 'divine'

 A runaway success, the film's climax enthralls audiences

Varaha Roopam: the soul of Kantara

Ajaneesh Loknath's composition is the highlight of the film's climax

Varaha Roopam  a Copy?

In early October, claims that Varaha Roopam is a copy arise 

Source Material: Navarasam

Varaha Roopam is alleged to be a copy of Thaikkudam Bridge's Navarasam 

Inspired, not copied

When asked composer Ajaneesh Loknath admits he was inspired

Thaikkudam Bridge goes to court

In late October, the band seeks legal redressal in copyright claim

Stay on  Varaha Roopam

Song is removed from streaming platforms. Kantara on Prime releases with new version on Nov 24

Court dismisses plea

Rishab tweets, "We won, Varaha Roopam to be back on OTT." Song reinstated on Prime