Mersal title row: Madras HC dismisses petition against Vijay’s film

The Madras High Court had earlier placed an interim ban on the title Mersal after a petition was filed against it. A. Mersal is helmed by Atlee and features Vijay, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Kajal Aggarwal, Nithya Menen and SJ Suryah.

By: Express Web Desk

Chennai | October 6, 2017 08:40 PM IST

2 min read

The court had earlier put an interim ban on the title Mersal.

In a hearing on Friday, the Madras High Court dismissed a petition against Vijay’s upcoming release, saying that there was no illegality in using the title Mersal. According to media reports, the petition was filed by A. Rajendran who claimed that he had registered the title Mersalayitten and Naan Mersalayitten as well. Earlier, the court had ordered an interim ban after the petition was filed.

Mersal, one of Kollywood’s much awaited releases, is also likely to hit the screens during Diwali. With an ongoing strike Film Producers’ strike against the Local Body Entertainment Tax, fans are slightly worried if the movie will release on schedule for Diwali. The decision on the ongoing tax debate could positively affect the film’s chances at a good box office profit.

Touted to Vijay’s biggest release yet, the extravagant project has been made with a massive budget and a stellar star cast. Helmed by Atlee, Mersal also stars Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Kajal Aggarwal, Nithya Menen and SJ Suryah. The 100th film to be produced by Sri Thenandal Films, Mersal has music by the ‘Mozart of Madras’ AR Rahman.

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This is also Vijay’s second venture with Atlee after Theri, which was a blockbuster. Mersal will also allegedly see Vijay in three roles, one of which is a magician. The film’s teaser became the world’s most liked teaser within days of its official launch. The record was earlier held by Ajith’s Vivegam which was the first Tamil film to achieve the feat.

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