Kantara Plagiarism row: Lyricist Shashiraj Kavoor claims victory against 'Thaikkudam Bridge

'Kantara' has been making headlines ever since its release. The Rishab Shetty directorial has received immense love from the audience as well as the critics and it has grossed over ₹400 cr worldwide. Now, the film's lyricist Shashiraj Kavoor took to Facebook and claimed victory in one of the 'Varaha Roopam' plagiarism cases.

Kozhikode District Court has lifted the ban against 'Varaha Roopam' due to lack of jurisdiction.
Shashiraj said that the court dismisses the plea filed by Kerala-based band 'Thaikkudam Bridge'.
'Honourable high court of Kerala directed team Kanthara, to seek relief from the lower court ( original jurisdiction). Today Lower court, after hearing both parties, dismissed application of thaikodam bridge and accordingly stay granted against the varaaha roopam has been vacated.. Justice Prevailed. Jai Tulunadu', he wrote.

Kerala-based music band 'Thaikkudam Bridge' had accused the makers of 'Kantara' of plagiarism. They claimed that the song 'Varaha Roopam' which featured in the movie was copied from their song 'Navarasam'. Based on the plea, a Kozhikode court had passed an order to remove 'Varaha Roopam' from theatres and all OTT platforms.

The producers of the film then appealed in the Kerala High Court seeking relief from the order imposed by the Kozhikode District Court.

Speaking with news channel Dighvijay News, Shashiraj said that the honorable court has dismissed Thaikkudam Bridge’s plea after examining the evidence. This is the first victory for the team in this case. There is also another plea filed in the Palakkad sessions court by the Mathrubhumi Group against them.

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