Tovino Thomas’s Minnal Murali producers and Netflix restrained by Kerala district court on account of alleged copyright infringement

Tovino Thomas's Minnal Murali producers and Netflix restrained by Kerala district court on account of alleged copyright infringement

As a seasoned lifestyle expert with a keen eye for cinematic trends, I must say that the ongoing legal tussle between the producers of Minnal Murali and its writers over copyright infringement is indeed intriguing. Having spent years immersed in the world of film and media, I’ve witnessed similar situations where creativity meets commercialization, often leading to disputes.


In response to allegations of copyright infringement made by the writers Arun Anirudhan and Justin Mathew, producers of Tovino Thomas’s film “Minnal Murali” are facing court restrictions in Kerala. According to a report by The News Minute, the writers have filed a petition seeking an injunction order to prevent any parties from using their characters for commercial purposes.

The authors argued in court that they were the exclusive rights holders of the characters they developed. They filed a lawsuit against the production company after it announced plans for a shared movie universe. The authors asserted that the creators failed to obtain their consent before using the characters in sequels or commercializing them.

The creators unveiled a movie titled “Detective Ujjwalan,” starring Dhyan Sreenivasan, which is set within a shared cinematic universe. The teaser video for the film subtly suggested that this universe could be expanding and might link to Tovino Thomas’s films. Additionally, a children’s comic book version of the character Minnal Murali had previously been published.

“Minnal Murali,” a Malayalam-language superhero film, is led by Tovino Thomas. It’s the creation of director Basil Joseph. The narrative revolves around Jaison, a young tailor aspiring to leave his homeland and establish himself in America as a career professional.

In a heart-pounding twist of fate, I found myself transformed into a superhuman being, electrified by a bolt from the heavens. Suddenly, I was bestowed with powers beyond my wildest dreams – the ability to levitate, an indomitable strength, and speed that left the wind in its wake. Yet, as fortune would have it, another soul was struck by the same divine lightning, forging a formidable adversary for this new superhero. The ensuing narrative revolves around my relentless pursuit to vanquish this foe and safeguard my beloved village from impending doom.

The movie premiered online through a streaming platform (OTT) during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021 and can still be watched on Netflix. Additionally, it garnered acclaim from critics who appreciated the acting, script, and visual effects.

In a recent chat with TopMob, Tovino Thomas shared some intriguing insights about a possible follow-up to Minnal Murali. The actor emphasized that the initial film didn’t feel contrived; instead, it naturally came together. Similarly, they are not eager to rush a sequel but rather, it will materialize when it is ready and appropriate to do so.

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2024-09-13 17:07