Warner Bros. drags Hari Puttar film to court

[PRATHAM]

Televisionpoint.com Correspondent | Mumbai
Warner Bros. has filed a lawsuit against producer/distributor Mirchi Movies related to the title of its upcoming film Hari Puttar - A Comedy of Terrors, which Warners feels is too similar to its franchise about a certain young wizard.

The case is being heard in the Bombay High Court and comes up for hearing on August 25. Hari Puttar, a comedy that centers on a 10-year-old Indian boy whose family moves to England, is slated for a September 12 release.

"We have recently commenced proceedings against parties involved in the production and distribution of a movie entitled Hari Puttar. Warner Bros. values and protects intellectual property rights. However, it is our policy not to discuss publicly the details of any ongoing litigation." Deborah Lincoln, spokeswoman, Warner Bros. said

The Hari Puttar name began making the rounds here as a comic gag when the first Harry Potter film was released. Hari is a popular Indian name, and 'puttar' means 'son' in the Punjabi language.

"Since the case is sub-judice, we can't comment as of now. However, we registered the 'Hari Puttar' title in 2005, and it's unfortunate that Warner has chosen to file a case so close to our film's release. In my opinion, I don't think our title has any similarity or links with 'Harry Potter." says Munish Purii, CEO, Mirchi Movies.

Hari Puttar is directed by Rajesh Bajaj and Lucky Kohli and stars Jackie Shroff, Saurabh Shukla and Sarika.:3some:

[roh_style]

These Warner Bros guys are just waiting to rake in money as compensation, even after having so much. Last year too they filed a case against a "pandal" maker in Kolkata during Durga Puja where several characters of Harry Potter were used. The intentions of the "pandal" makers were not to gain profits, so the court ruled in the favour of Kolkata. They failed miserably in the Kolkata case and now this time they will fail too...!!

[Pratik]

It's just publicity stunt for next movie launch.

[PRATHAM]

yes its true

[roh_style]

Also forgot to mention you guys, that Warner Brother even filed a case against "Bajaj DTS-i" bikes for showing a boy riding on broom-sticks racing with the bike. They accused that the idea was copied from Harry Potter. They failed in that case too...!!