Historian seeks legal action against Akshay Kumar’s ‘Ram Setu’ for using his research work without permission and ‘fabricating’ story
Posted on October 31st, 2022
Courtesy Entertainment Times
Ashok Kumar Kainth, a historian is reportedly threatening legal action against the makers of ‘Ram Setu’ starring Akshay Kumar in the lead.
According to reports, the Punjabi, who heads the department of Ramayan Research Committee in Sri Lanka, alleged that his research work and life story have been used in the film without his permission.
The Abhishek Sharma directorial follows Dr Aryan, an atheist archaeologist-turned-believer, who must race against time to prove the true existence of the legendary Ram Setu. Kainth has claimed that the lead character’s story is actually based on his life.
In an interview with Indian Express, he alleged that his research work was used in the film without his consent. However, he also went on to add that the makers ‘fabricated’ some parts of the story.
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“But things have been fabricated in the movie which should not have been done,” said the historian, adding that this would also be a case here of copyright infringement.
Ashok also added that the movie would have been much better if the filmmakers had approached him with their story. He also said that he wouldn’t have mind if the team reached out to him and took him into confidence.
Meanwhile, ‘Ram Setu’ grossed a little over Rs 55 crore nett over its six days at the box office. The film that opened with a prmissing Rs 15 crore start on October 25, sadly couldn’t hit the double digits over its first weekend, earning just around Rs 7.25 and Rs 7.75 crore on its first weekend.