Madras High Court Protects “Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart” From Piracy Ahead of Release

The Madras High Court has protected the upcoming Hindi film “Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart (Hridayam)” from apprehended piracy, observing that failure to prevent unlawful broadcast could result in “irreversible injury.”

In an order dated April 30, 2026, Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy granted interim injunctions against internet service providers and cable TV operators arrayed as respondents in a suit filed by Creativeland Studios Entertainment LLP.

The court observed that the film is slated for release on May 7, 2026, and that in matters of this nature, “irreversible injury will occur, unless unlawful broadcast is prevented.”

To establish its rights, the plaintiff placed on record the CBFC certificate describing it as the producer of the film.

The respondents include Bharath Sanchar Nigam Limited and 28 other internet service providers, along with cable TV operators such as Action Lane and others.

While granting the relief, the Court noted that the injunction sought is “expansive” in nature and may affect the legitimate business interests of one or more respondents. It therefore directed that the plaintiff shall indemnify the respondents in that regard.

Subject to this condition, the court granted the injunction as prayed for, which will remain in force until June 22, 2026, the next date of hearing. Notice has been issued to the respondents, returnable on that date.