'Shamshera' OTT Release Passed By The High Court On The Compensation of Rs. 1 Crore

The Delhi High Court has allowed the digital release (OTT) of Ranbir Kapoor, Vaani Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt starrer period action drama, Shamshera, with one condition. The makers will have to deposit Rs. 1 crore by August 22 against the lawsuit filed by Bikramjeet Singh Bhullar, who alleged that YRF copied his literary work 'Kabu na chhadein Khet'.The order passed by Hon. Judge Jyoti Singh reads as follows:

"Considering the totality of the circumstances as well as the fact that the impugned film has already been released in theatres and is scheduled to be released on the OTT Platforms tomorrow i.e. 19.08.2022, in my view, in order to balance the equities between the parties, at this stage, it would be appropriate to permit Defendant No. 1 to release the impugned film Shamshera, on the OTT Platforms, subject, however, to Defendant No. 1 (Yash Raj Films Pvt Ltd) depositing a sum of ₹1 Crore with the Registrar General of this Court, latest by 22.08.2022."

"It is made clear that if the money is not deposited within the timeline granted by this Court, an injunction shall operate against the further telecast of the movie on the OTT Platforms with effect from 23.08.2022."Directed by Karan Malhotra, Shamshera was released in cinemas on July 22, 2022. The YRF production failed to make money at the box office and is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.