Sunny Leone's 'Chudail' in Rights Dispute

A significant public notice has emerged in the film trade concerning the rights of the upcoming film 'Chudail,' formerly known as 'Koka Kola,' featuring Sunny Leone and Rahul Dev. The notice, dated October 3, 2026, and issued by Ganesh Jain, asserts his exclusive authority to negotiate the sale and licensing of the film's digital, television, and associated rights.

Jain's claim is founded upon finance agreements and term sheets from June 3, 2019, and November 3, 2020. He contends he holds sole and exclusive negative rights, encompassing copyright, intellectual property, and all exploitation forms, including theatrical, digital, television, and merchandising, across global territories.

The public notice explicitly states that these rights were irrevocably transferred to Jain. It further cautions any individual or entity engaging in the transfer of these intellectual property rights that they do so entirely at their own risk and cost. The film is identified as 'Koka Kola now named as 'Chudail',' with Sunny Leone and Rahul Dev in lead roles.

Jain has invited any parties with claims or objections regarding the grant of these rights to submit their concerns in writing, supported by documentary evidence, within a 10-day period following the notice's publication. The situation awaits potential counter-claims or clarifications from the production house and other stakeholders.