Kochi: In naming ‘Higvita’, writer N.S. After Madhavan’s objection, Hemant G. Nair’s new film in controversy. NS said that he was assured by the Film Chamber that he would not be allowed to register the film in the name of Higuita. When Madhavan says, the director’s response is that he is not aware of such a ban. Screenwriter and director Hemant G. continues to maintain that the name of the film cannot be changed. Nair. At the same time, there is an indication from Film Chamber that no final decision has been taken regarding the name of the film.
More people from the film industry came forward in support of the director. They say that adopting the name Higuita is not covered by copyright. FEFCA Writers Union is also on the scene stating that no person’s name can be copyrighted.
The controversy started after the release of the first look poster of the film starring Suraj Venjaramood and Dhyan Srinivasan on November 28. NS said that he will lose any rights over the title of his famous story ‘Higvita’ when the film is released. Madhavan wrote on Twitter. Then people from different fields also took up the issue. Meanwhile, NS said that the Film Chamber decided not to allow the name to be used. Madhavan himself released on Twitter. Best wishes were also offered to the concerned film and film workers.
Meanwhile, director Hemant G said that the film is about politics and the film has nothing to do with the content of the story Higuita. Nair’s response. The plot revolves around the measures taken by the leader to save his party. He said that after contacting the chamber, action will be taken after consultation with legal experts.