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Rajinikanth's 'Jailer' film faces legal conflict with Malayalam movie

Updated on: 16 July,2023 04:26 PM IST  |  Mumbai
Written by: Tuhina Upadhyay | tuhina.upadhyay@mid-day.com

Rajinikanth's 'Jailer' film caught in title conflict with Malayalam movie

Rajinikanth's 'Jailer' film faces legal conflict with Malayalam movie

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The much-anticipated release of Rajinikanth's upcoming film, 'Jailer', has encountered a significant hurdle due to its title. This issue arises from the existence of another Malayalam movie with the same name, leading to concerns about potential confusion among audiences. While the stories of both films differ, the makers of the Malayalam "Jailer" have requested a title change, specifically for the Kerala region, where both movies are set to release simultaneously.


The director of the Malayalam film, Sakkir Madathil, held a press conference to address this matter, highlighting the seriousness of the issue. Madathil expressed that they had reached out to Sun Pictures, the production company behind Rajinikanth's 'Jailer', requesting a modification to the title. However, Sun Pictures has been reluctant to change the title, even for the Kerala release.


The Malayalam 'Jailer' team argues that since their film is relatively smaller in scale, it should be allowed to retain the title. They believe that the change would not significantly impact the collections of the Tamil 'Jailer', especially considering its association with Mohanlal, one of the biggest stars in Malayalam cinema.


On the other hand, Sun Pictures, in an official statement, emphasized that as the Tamil  'Jailer' features a much larger star and the production company operates at a corporate level, changing the title is not feasible.

This clash over the title has added an extra layer of anticipation and intrigue for audiences eagerly awaiting the releases of both films. While the dispute centers around the name, it is important to note that the stories and genres of the films are distinct. Nevertheless, the Malayalam 'Jailer' team is concerned that retaining the same title could lead to confusion among general audiences.

It remains to be seen how this conflict will be resolved. As fans anxiously await the respective releases, all eyes are on the outcome of this clash over the title. Ultimately, it is the audience who will witness the final decision and experience the films firsthand.

The resolution of this dispute will shape the path ahead for both Rajinikanth's 'Jailer' and the Malayalam film sharing the same title. Until then, the buzz surrounding these releases continues to grow, fueled by the ongoing debate over the name and the anticipation of witnessing the films' unique narratives on the big screen.

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