Rajinikanth's Lingaa Story  Theft Controversy : Rockline Venkatesh Wins Court Case | KS Ravikumar
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Date: 27/01/2020

Rajinikanth's Movie Lingaa Story Theft Controversy : KS Ravikumar Rockline Venkatesh WIins Court Case | Sicp

Producer 'Rockline' Venkatesh is known among Tamil cinema fans as the man behind the 2014 film, Lingaa, starring 'Superstar' Rajinikanth in the lead role, which was directed by blockbuster director K. S. Ravikumar. The action drama went also had Sonakshi Sinha and Anushka Shetty as the female leads with the plot revolving around Rajinikanth's character, Lingaa, rising to the occasion and building a dam for the people when the British were ruling the country.

A Madurai-based director named Ravirathnam had filed a case in the Madurai Sessions Court during the time of Lingaa's release saying the film's story was copied from his own movie titled, Mullaivanam 999, after which the Court had then allowed it to come out theatrically when 'Rockline' Venkatesh paid an insurance sum of Rs. 10 crores.

Now, six years later, producer 'Rockline' Venkatesh has issued a press release in which he goes on to state that he has fought the case in the Court with the final judgment coming out in his favor. In his statement released to the media, 'Rockline' Venkatesh states, "These kind of obstacles come out when Rajinikanth sir's films are releasing. The judgment given by the Court is exactly as it is in a song in our film, Lingaa - 'Unmai oru naal vellum, Intha ulagam un per sollum' (The truth will triumph one day and the world will say your name),".

RAJINIKANTH'S MOVIE STORY THEFT CONTROVERSY- THE COURT'S JUDGEMENT IS HERE FINALLY!

Rajinikanth's dual role movie Lingaa released during 2014, in which he was paired with Sonakshi Sinha and Anushka Shetty. Directed by KS Ravikumar, this film was produced by Venkatesh under the banner of Rockline productions. Lingaa follows the story of Raja Lingeshwaran and his grandson Lingaa, both played by Rajinikanth.

Incidentally, a case was lodged in the Madurai Sessions Court by a Madurai based Director Ravirathnam, stating that Lingaa's story was actually the story of his script 'Mullai Vanam 999'. Rockline Productions had lodged a case in the Supreme Court to dismiss this case, while in the same time they also paid an insurance sum of Rs. 10 Crores in the court and released the film.

Now, with the court finally issuing the judgement on this case, it has come in the favor of Rockline productions. Mentioning how obstacles are thrown over almost every Rajinikanth's films, just like in one of Lingaa songs - "Unmai orunaal vellum indha ulagam un per sollum!", truth truimphs always.

Rajinikanth's recent release was Darbar which was helmed by Director AR Murugadoss. After a long time Nayanthara was paired with Rajinikanth in this movie. Now, the Superstar is working on Thalaivar 168, directed by Siva and produced by Sun Pictures.

Venkatesh, better known by his stage name Rockline Venkatesh, is an Indian film actor and producer known for his works in Kannada, and Hindi cinemas. He is the founder and owner of the production and distribution company, Rockline Entertainmentswhich has Directored over five films as of 2012.

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