The highly anticipated movie Swatantrya Veer Sawarkar, starring Randeep Hooda, has garnered much attention. Produced by Sandeep Singh, Anand Pandit, Sam Khan, and Yogesh Rahar, the film also sees Randeep taking on the roles of producer, director, and lead actor as Swatantrya Veer Sawarkar. Interestingly, it marks Randeep Hooda’s directorial debut. However, the film has now become entangled in controversy as Randeep recently sent a legal notice to the producers, asserting his complete ownership of the film’s intellectual property rights. The producers have now responded to Randeep’s claims.
Randeep Hooda Asserts Full Ownership of Swatantrya Veer Sawarkar
Randeep Hooda will portray the prominent activist Vinayak Damodar Sawarkar in the movie Swatantrya Veer Sawarkar. Additionally, Randeep Hooda Films LLP, his production company, is actively involved as one of the film’s producers.
Randeep Hooda’s attorney, Karan Halai, released a statement highlighting that Randeep, through his production house Randeep Hooda Films, has successfully written, produced, and directed the film based on Veer Savarkar, despite facing numerous challenges such as financial, mental, and physical obstacles. He demonstrated unwavering dedication and perseverance to pay homage to the real hero, Veer Savarkar, while overcoming disruptions caused by other entities attempting to infringe on his legal rights. The arduous process led to significant weight loss and even risk to his life to authentically portray Veer Savarkar. Randeep claims sole ownership of all the film’s intellectual property rights and asserts that he has strong legal grounds to ensure the film’s timely release, which is eagerly awaited by the public to experience the essence of one of our freedom struggle’s greatest heroes
Producers Counter Randeep Hooda’s Claims of 100% IP Ownership for Swatantrya Veer Sawarkar
Advocate Ravi Suryawanshi, the legal advisor representing Mr. Sandeep Singh, one of the joint producers of the film, in conjunction with Anand Pandit Motion Pictures LLP, released a statement raising doubts about Randeep Hooda’s assertions concerning the film’s ownership.
Adv. Ravi Suryawanshi, Managing Partner of Bar & Brief Attorneys, legal consultants of Mr. Sandeep Singh and M/s Legend Studios Private Limited, the joint producer of the film Swatantrya Veer Savarkar (“said Film”), alongwith M/s Anand Pandit Motion Pictures LLP. (i.e. both being 50:50 IPR owners) of the said Film, when asked about the claims made by Mr. Randeep Hooda that his banner Randeep Hooda Films LLP is the sole owner of all the Intellectual Property Rights of the said Film; has to state as under:
Our Client M/s Legend Studios Private Limited, alongwith M/s Anand Pandit Motion Pictures LLP. are the exclusive joint producers and owners of the entire 100% Intellectual Property Rights and exploitation rights of the film Swatantrya Veer Savarkar (“said Film”). Our client is utterly shocked and surprised with the false and baseless claims made by Mr. Randeep Hooda about the ownership of the Intellectual Property Rights of the said Film. The producers M/s Legend Studios Private Limited, alongwith M/s Anand Pandit Motion Pictures LLP. have signed Mr. Randeep Hooda as an actor of the said Film. Therefore, the claim made by him has come as a shock to them and the producers are in the process of taking appropriate legal action (both civil and criminal) against Mr. Randeep Hooda.
About movie
The movie’s primary focus is to shed light on crucial elements of the life of Veer Sawarkar, an activist and freedom fighter who struck fear in the British. In May of this year, the creators unveiled the film’s teaser. Alongside Randeep Hooda, the cast includes Ankita Lokhande, Amit Sial, and several other talented actors.
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