Madras High Court Restrains Apprehended Piracy Of 'Raja Shivaji,' Biopic On Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

The Madras High Court on Wednesday restrained apprehended copyright infringement of the Riteish Deshmukh-starrer “RAJA SHIVAJI,” observing that “irreversible injury would occur unless unlawful broadcast is prevented.”

In an order dated April 29, 2026, Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy granted ad-interim relief against internet service providers and cable TV operators arrayed as respondents in the suit.

The film billed as the biopic on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is slated for release on May 1, 2026. It ho that in matters of this nature, “it is likely that irreversible injury would occur unless unlawful broadcast is prevented.”

Reliance Industries Limited, the plaintiff, relied on a CBFC certificate describing it as the producer of the film to establish copyright ownership.

At the same time, the Court noted that “in view of the expansive nature of the relief claimed, it is possible that the legitimate business interest of one or more respondents may be affected,” and therefore directed that the plaintiff shall indemnify the respondents in respect thereof.

“Subject to the above condition, orders of ad interim injunction as prayed for in these applications are granted until 22.06.2026,” the Court ordered.

The Court issued notice to the respondents, returnable on June 22, 2026, and permitted private notice.

The matter is now listed for further hearing on June 22, 2026