The Madurai District Court has postponed the case seeking to halt the release of the film ‘Indian 2,’ starring part-time politician and full-time actor Kamal Haasan. The court’s decision came after a petition was filed by Aasan Rajendran, a Varma Kalai martial arts instructor, who claimed that his techniques were used in the sequel without his permission.
Aasan Rajendran, the head teacher of Varmakalai, Martial Arts, and Research Academy in Madurai’s HMS Colony, asserted that Kamal Haasan had consulted him for Varmakalai techniques during the making of the original ‘Indian,’ and his contributions were acknowledged. However, he alleges that the sequel, ‘Indian 2,’ employs these techniques without seeking his consent. Consequently, he has requested a ban on the film’s release both in theaters and on OTT platforms.
The court heard the case on 8 July 2024, where the film’s production team requested additional time to respond to Rajendran’s petition. The judge adjourned the hearing to 11 July 2024, giving the ‘Indian 2’ team a final chance to file their response. Notices have been sent to producer Subhaskaran, director Shankar, and actor Kamal Haasan, urging them to present their arguments through their legal representatives.
During the hearing, the court issued a stern warning to the legal representatives of producers Subhaskaran and Kamal Haasan, who failed to appear. The judge emphasized that if they do not attend the next hearing, the court will pass an order based on the arguments presented by Director Shankar’s legal team.
In an interview with India Today, Director Shankar revealed that for ‘Indian 2,’ the team sought expert guidance on Varmakalai techniques from Prakasam Gurukkal of Kerala. Shankar stated, “This time, we needed expert advice, so we brought in Prakasam Gurukkal from Kerala. His guidance has introduced a different Varmam style in the film.”
‘Indian 2,’ the sequel to the 1996 film ‘Indian,’ brings back part-time politician Kamal Haasan as Veerasekaran Senapathy. The film is jointly produced by Lyca Productions and Red Giant Movies and is slated for release on 12 July 2024.
(With inputs from OneIndia Tamil)
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