Animal OTT release: Netflix to release extended cut of Ranbir Kapoor’s movie as legal dispute gets resolved
Animal. This follows a resolved dispute between co-producers CINE 1 Studios Private Limited and T series. They had a legal tangle over alleged contractual breaches.
Both parties informed the Delhi High Court about their agreement. Their understanding clears the path for the film's OTT release. CINE 1 Studios had sought to delay the OTT launch.
They claimed T series, also known as Super Cassettes Industries Private Limited, breached the contract. The agreement stated equal ownership and certain rights. T series allegedly ignored these terms.
The dispute involved unauthorized movie release, spending on production, promotion, and lack of consultation. The resolution emerged on January 22. Senior advocates representing both parties confirmed a settlement.
They agreed to present this agreement to the court. Justice Sanjeev Narula of the Delhi High Court acknowledged this development. The case will be revisited on January 24.
Further claims by CINE 1 Studios alleged financial misconduct by T series. They accused T series of withholding revenue and not disclosing production costs. CINE 1 also highlighted T-Series' failure in consulting for promotional activities.
This includes pre-teaser and trailer releases, credit acknowledgements, censor certification, and marketing strategies. T series countered these claims. Their lawyer, Amit Sibal, accused CINE 1 of concealing a critical document.
This document reportedly showed CINE 1 relinquishing film rights for ₹2.2 crore. In response, CINE 1's advocate, Sandeep Sethi, labelled the document as forged. Netflix earlier released an extended cut of Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan.
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