The upcoming film Jatadhara has grow to be the centre of a legal dispute between Ess Kay Gee Entertainment (SKG) and Content Movies Productions Pvt. Ltd., resulting in a series of allegations and counter-allegations. The project is currently mired in a posh legal battle, with SKG and Content Movies Productions presenting conflicting narratives regarding contractual obligations and IP rights.
Jatadhara Legal Battle: Prernaa Arora denies claims, SKG files Rs. 50 crores defamation suit
Legal Notice from SKG’s Counsel:
Adding to the recent developments as multiple allegations were thrown against producer Prernaa Arora, the legal counsel for SKG, Vineet Dhanda, in response, has issued a notice addressing the circulating reports about Prernaa Arora and Jatadhara being embroiled in legal issues. The notice emphasizes that Arora was merely a witness to the agreement between SKG and Content Movies Productions and never a direct party to it. It reiterates that Content Movies Productions was obligated to take a position Rs. 11 crores inside 15 days to amass 50% IP rights but only contributed Rs. 60 lakhs, thereby forfeiting any claim to the project’s IP rights because of this breach. The notice condemns the corporate’s assertions of owning 50% IP rights despite defaulting on payments as ‘laughable’ and a serious ‘breach of law’. It also criticizes the misuse of media platforms to defame Arora, who’s neither a director nor owner of SKG. Consequently, SKG has initiated legal motion against Content Movies Productions and its owners, Rajiv Aggarwal and Arvind Aggarwal, including a defamation suit looking for damages of Rs. 50 crores within the Bombay High Court. The notice urges media outlets to confirm the authenticity of the news before publication and to remove any defamatory articles to avoid legal ramifications.
Content Movies Productions
On March 12, 2025, Content Movies Productions Pvt. Ltd., related to Rajtaru Studios Limited, issued a notice asserting that they hold a 50% stake within the mental property rights of Jatadhara. This claim relies on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on December 23, 2024, with SKG, the production house led by producer Prernaa Arora and actor Shivin Narang. The notice further alleges that SKG breached the terms of this MoU and cautions industry stakeholders against engaging with SKG regarding Jatadhara without their consent, threatening legal consequences for unauthorized dealings.
Director Venkat Kalyan’s Rebuttal:
Venkat Kalyan, the author and director of Jatadhara, has refuted these claims, labeling them as ‘false, baseless, and misleading’. He clarified that the MoU stipulated a 50% IP ownership for Content Movies Productions contingent upon a Rs. 10 crores investment. Nevertheless, the corporate allegedly contributed only Rs. 60 lakhs towards the project’s Rs. 20 crore budget. Kalyan also accused Content Movies Productions of failing to satisfy their financial commitments, mismanaging accounts, and interesting in unprofessional behavior, resulting in knowledgeable fallout. He announced intentions to pursue legal motion against Content Movies Productions for breach of contract, harassment, and defamation.
Because the situation unfolds, the industry awaits further developments and legal resolutions to make clear the rightful ownership and way forward for the film.
Also Read: Jatadhara row: Director Venkat Kalyan slams Content Movies ‘fraudulent claims’, proclaims legal motion
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