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Kozhikode court injuncts Kantara makers from using 'Varaha Roopam'

The critically acclaimed film is said to have used a music piece from the Kerala-based music band.

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CHENNAI: Following the controversy over plagiarism, the principal district court of Kozhikode has injuncted Kantara crew and music platforms from using 'Varaha Roopam'.

The Kerala-based music band Thaikkudam Bridge has claimed that a song used in the Kannada film was ripped off from their work.

Thaikkudam Bridge had filed a suit of injunction against the critically acclaimed film from playing the song without the permission from the band.

Kantara, a period film, received applause across India for its content of reclaiming lands of the tribal people. The film was caught in controversy over claims of plagiarism.

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