1. Opening Scene: An AI-Authored Ending In August 2025, Eros International reignited the passion and pain of Raanjhanaa, the 2013 Bollywood classic directed by Aanand L. Rai, by re-releasing its Tamil version, Ambikapathy, with a twist: an AI-generated happy ending. Gone is the tragic death of Kundan (Dhanush), replaced by a scene where he opens…
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The Hidden Millions: Legal Guide to Back-End Deals in Bollywood & Beyond, by Ishaan Michael
1. Introduction In 2023, India’s media and entertainment industry was valued at over $28 billion and is projected to surpass $50 billion by 2030. As box office trends shift and streaming platforms dominate, the way industry professionals—actors, directors, producers, and studios—structure their compensation is evolving. One of the most significant trends shaping Bollywood, Tollywood, and…
Three Seconds to Chaos: When Copyright Hits the Fan – Understanding the Dhanush-Nayanthara Dispute – by Ishaan Michael
1. Introduction The ongoing legal dispute between Tamil cinema stars Nayanthara and Dhanush highlights key issues in copyright law, specifically the application of the de minimis doctrine, ownership rights, and the implications of privately created footage within a copyrighted work’s ecosystem. The matter revolves around Nayanthara’s Netflix documentary, Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale, and Dhanush’s objection to…
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