Kerala BJP councillor R. Sreelekha accuses makers of ‘Dridam’ and ‘Bhoothakalam’ of plagiarising her stories
BJP councillor R. Sreelekha has accused the makers of the Malayalam films 'Dridam' and 'Bhoothakalam' of plagiarizing her previously published stories. The filmmakers have denied these allegations, stating their works are original.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights ongoing concerns regarding intellectual property rights and creative integrity within the regional film industry.
Director General of Police (DGP)-turned-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) councillor R. Sreelekha on Tuesday raised plagiarism allegations against the makers of two Malayalam films.
The report presents both the accuser's claims and the filmmakers' rebuttals in a balanced manner.
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