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Court Halts 'The Paradise' Content Ahead of Release
22 Sep
Summary
- Bengaluru court issued an ex parte ad interim injunction on Sept 19.
- The injunction restricts circulation of specific defamatory online content.
- The order does not ban bona fide public reviews or genuine criticism.
A Bengaluru court has issued an ex parte ad interim injunction on September 19, just days before the scheduled worldwide release of Nani's film 'The Paradise' on September 24. The court's order restricts the circulation of specific online content that producer Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Cinemas LLP alleged was false and defamatory, potentially harming the film's commercial prospects.
The injunction targets particular URLs and online material that makers claim went beyond fair criticism after the trailer's release on August 6. The court granted interim protection after finding a prima facie case, restraining defendants from hosting or publishing the identified content. This measure aims to prevent financial and reputational damage.
However, the court clarified that this is an interim measure and not a blanket ban. Bona fide public reviews and genuine criticism are expressly excluded from the restriction, which applies only to specific identified content. The legal proceedings will continue beyond the film's opening, with the next hearing set for October 28, 2026.
