In a dramatic turn of events, the production of the much-anticipated Indian epic “Ramayana” has been embroiled in a legal dispute, leading to the exit of Bollywood producer Madhu Mantena and Allu Aravind from the project. The film, touted as the biggest ever Indian production, features an ensemble cast including Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol, and Yash, under the direction of Nitesh Tiwari.
The controversy arose when Madhu Mantena issued a public notice regarding his stakes in “Ramayana,” citing an Assignment Agreement with Prime Focus Technologies Limited. According to Mantena, Prime Focus Technologies Limited failed to fulfill its payment obligations outlined in the agreement, thereby rendering the assignment ineffective. As a result, Mantena maintains that the rights to “Ramayana” remain vested with his company, Allu Mantena Media Ventures LLP.
The notice issued by Mantena’s legal team explicitly warns against any unauthorized use or exploitation of the script or material related to “Ramayana” by Prime Focus Technologies Limited or any associated parties. This includes the upcoming film “Ramayana,” directed by Nitesh Tiwari, raising concerns over potential copyright infringement.
As the dispute unfolds, industry observers are left speculating about the implications for the future of “Ramayana” and the ramifications for all parties involved. With the project’s massive scale and high-profile cast, the resolution of this legal standoff will undoubtedly shape the trajectory of one of the most ambitious cinematic endeavors in Indian film history.
