‘Barroz’: Writer George Thundiparambil Accuses Mohanlal of Copyright Infringement, Claims the Film Mirrors His Novel
A legal battle looms over Malayalam film 'Barroz'. Author George Thundiparambil claims the film's plot plagiarises his 2008 novel Maya, both centred around the Fort Kochi legend of Kappiri Muthappan.
A legal storm is brewing in the Malayalam film industry. Germany-based author George Thundiparambil has accused the makers of the highly anticipated Mohanlal directorial, Barroz - The Guardian of D'Gama's Treasure, of copyright infringement. The crux of the allegation lies in the purported similarities between his 2008 novel, Maya, and the screenplay of Barroz, which is reportedly adapted from a novel by filmmaker Jijo Punnoose. Thundiparambil's Maya is centred around the Fort Kochi legend of Kappiri Muthappan, an African slave turned mythical guardian of his master's treasure. The author claims that the core concept of his book has been unlawfully appropriated for the film. Barroz Release Date: Mohanlal-Starrer to Hit Theatres on September 12 During Onam 2024 (View Poster).
Mohanlal's 'Barrozz' in Legal Trouble
Legal Trouble For #Barroz !!
German-Malayalam writer George Thundiparambil has accused Mohanlal’s first directorial venture, #Barroz of copyright infringement. He pointed out this issue by sending a legal notice to the producers of Barroz. It is claimed that there are… pic.twitter.com/5PEQGZ3hwR
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