In its suit, Cine1 argued that T Series did not provide Cine1 with a copy of the agreements it entered regarding the digital and satellite rights of the film with Netflix and Culver Max Entertainment (Sony Pictures) nor was any information given about the work tilted ‘Animal Park’, a derivative work of the movie ‘Animal.’
The suit contended that as per the contract, T-Series had to ensure that Cine1 was given equal space in credits, promos, publicity and all advertising materials but the same was not done and even the certificate issued by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) does not contain Cine1’s name.
Cine1 also claimed that while T-Series entered into an agreement with Bhadrakali Pictures (Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s company), even that document was not shared with the plaintiff.
“The Defendant No 1 (T-Series) is bent upon destroying the Plaintiffs rights in the film and its derivatives in a brazen manner. The Plaintiff is seeking preservation of the accounts of the Defendant No 1 because the revenue generated from the film will be delivered only to the Defendant No 1. The Defendant No 1 being a trustee of the profit share of the Plaintiff cannot be allowed to dissipate such receipts so as to defeat the Plaintiffs rights on the profit share of the film,” the plea stated.
Source: Barandbench
