Producers of Tovino Thomas starrer 'Minnal Murali' face restriction by Kerala district court amid copyright dispute

The producers of Tovino Thomas starrer 'Minnal Murali' are facing legal challenges after its writers, Arun Anirudhan and Justin Mathew, raised concerns over copyright infringement. Recent reports state that the writers have taken the issue to a district court in Kerala, requesting an injunction to prevent the unauthorized use of the film’s characters for commercial purposes.According to The News Minute, Anirudhan and Mathew assert that they are the original creators of the characters and claim the production house failed to seek their consent before planning to expand the 'Minnal Murali' universe. This expansion reportedly includes spin-off projects and merchandise, which they argue violate their rights.The dispute intensified when the production company announced a new film, 'Detective Ujjwalan', starring Dhyan Sreenivasan. The film is speculated to be part of a larger cinematic universe tied to 'Minnal Murali'. Additionally, a children's comic book featuring the superhero character was previously released, further aggravating the writers.Released on Netflix in 2021, 'Minnal Murali' is a Malayalam superhero film directed by Basil Joseph. The film garnered critical acclaim for its plot and casting.