23 December,2025 07:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri
The Bombay High Court refused to grant urgent ad-interim relief to Trimurti Films on Tuesday in a high-stakes copyright battle. The production house had sued Dharma Productions, Saregama India, and rapper Badshah over the alleged unauthorised use of the iconic 1992 song Saat Samundar Paar in the upcoming film Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri. The film starring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday is scheduled for release on December 25.
In the case involving ownership and synchronisation rights, Trimurti Films, the original producer of the 1992 film Vishwatma, had filed a lawsuit claiming it is the first owner of the copyright for the song, including its lyrics, tune, and musical composition. Trimurti argued in court that a 1990 agreement with Saregama's predecessor only granted limited "mechanical rights" for making records and cassettes.
Trimurti alleged that this agreement did not include rights to synchronise the song with new cinematograph films, adapt, remix, or modify the original recording. It claimed that the right to include the works in new independent copyrighted material without explicit authorisation was also not included in the agreement.
On the contrary, Dharma Productions argued that the song was used in the film as per the existing licensing terms. They also highlighted past instances where the song was licensed to third parties for movies like Kick in 2014, as well as various advertisements.
After hearing both sides, Justice Sharmila U Deshmukh rejected the plea to stop the song from being used or to halt the promotions of the film. The court noted that the film involved heavy financial investment and also acknowledged that there was no clear evidence that removing the song would not affect the story.
In addition to this, the court also highlighted that a teaser featuring the tune had been released as early as December 2024, while questioning the urgency of Trimurti's claim. The court is scheduled for a further hearing on the issue on January 9, 2026. Trimurti Films is seeking Rs 10 crore in damages and a permanent stop to the track's exploitation through the lawsuit.
