Published 14:11 IST, February 13th 2020
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam biopic rights reserved? Telugu filmmaker might face legal action
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam biopic rights have lead to a conflict between two of the leading filmmakers of Telugu film industry. Have a look at the details here
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Two of most famous personalities of Telugu film industry, Abhishek Aggarwal and Jagdeesh Daneti, have been having a heated argument over rights of late former president APJ Abdul Kalam's biopic. rights have been reserved with Abhishek Agarwal’s banner since May. banner also tweeted about taking strict action in case of a violation.
Telugu filmmakers fight over President Kalam's biopic rights
On February 9, 2020, Information and Broadcast minister Prakash Javadekar tweeted a picture where he released first look of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s biopic. He also mentioned in tweet how film is expected to be a collaboration between Hollywood and Tollywood. He had also talked about film's release date.
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tweet has sparked an online tiff as rights to former president’s biopic was already reserved by Tollywood filmmaker Abhishek Agarwal's banner. Responding to tweet related to biopic, official Twitter handle of Abhishek Agarwal Arts posted about owning all official rights to films, documentaries, and posters related to Dr. Kalam’s life. y also wrote that any references to such information and acts without permission will be dealt with as per law. Have a look at tweet here.
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Jagdeesh Daneti t very happy?
Jagdeesh Daneti told a leading daily that he does t understand concept of rights as Dr. Kalam was an inspiring personality and anyone can make a film on him. On or hand, same daily also had a word with Abhishek Agarwal who said that official tweet stating that banner owns rights in all langus is eugh. statement was made in reference to tweet which was earlier put up by Abdul Kalam foundation.
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Im Courtesy: Abhishek Agarwal Arts Twitter
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14:11 IST, February 13th 2020