The controversy surrounding the story of “Srimanthudu” has been going on for many years. The film, starring Mahesh Babu and Shruti Haasan, was directed by Siva Koratala and released in 2015. This was Mythri Movie Makers’ first production. The production firm has now established itself as one of India’s main studios.
On the other hand, novelist Sarath Chandra has filed a lawsuit against Siva Koratala, claiming that the director plagiarized the story from his novel, Chacchentha Prema. While Koratala has disputed the charges, Sarath Chandra went to court and won the case.
Siva Koratala filed an appeal with the Supreme Court, challenging the lower court’s ruling. While the ultimate verdict is still pending, the supreme court nearly concurred with the lower court’s decision. So Sarath Chandra is demanding his due credit.
However, Mythri Movie Makers issued a statement today indicating that they stand by their claim that the story is not a copy.
The official statement reads…
“We address the discussion around Mr. Koratala Siva’s ‘Srimanthudu’ amidst claims of similarity to the novel ‘Chachentha Prema’. Both works, existing in the public domain, showcase distinct narratives with no overlap, a fact readily verifiable by those who examine the book and film. As the matter is currently under legal review, with no hearings or verdicts to date, we urge media and commentators to refrain from premature conclusions.
We emphasize the importance of basing discourse on informed comparison and legal outcomes.We stand firmly by the uniqueness of ‘Srimanthudu’ and our core idea of adopting a village and encourage whomsover interested to personally assess the two works.
Our appeal is for patience and trust in the legal process, respecting the principles of fairness and integrity. Thank you for your understanding and support.”
