'HIT 3 script is entirely original...': Nani on plagiarism allegations

'HIT 3 script is entirely original...': Nani on plagiarism allegations

Actor Nani has denied allegations of plagiarism in his recent Telugu film HIT: The Third Case.

Tamil writer Vimalavelan (Sonia Vimal) had filed a petition in the Madras High Court, claiming that the film's script was copied from his works, Agent 11 and Agent V.

Responding to these claims, Nani filed a counter affidavit stating that the accusations are "false, misleading and unfounded," reported TOI.

Respondents request official English translation of plaintiff's works

Since Vimalavelan's works are in Tamil, Nani and other respondents have said they don't know the language.

They have requested an official English translation of the script so they can respond effectively to the alleged similarities between both scripts.

The affidavit also stated that the similarities pointed out by Vimalavelan are "standard tropes and recurring motifs" in the thriller, crime, and investigative genres, added TOI's report.

'Any similarities are common elements...'

Nani's team has maintained that the script of HIT 3 is "entirely original and independently conceived."

The affidavit stated, "These [similar] elements are not unique, distinctive or original to the plaintiff's work, nor are they protectable under copyright law."

The film, directed by Sailesh Kolanu, is streaming on Netflix.

Writer's email to Nani

Vimalavelan had alleged that he sent a synopsis of his script to Nani's email ID, which was mentioned on his Facebook page in 2022. He claimed this is how Nani accessed his script.

However, the affidavit disputed this claim, stating that the email address is "not actively monitored for unsolicited creative submissions nor is it used as an official channel for receiving or reviewing story/scripts."

The next hearing in the case is scheduled for July 28.