US EditionSun TV Network sues CSK for using ‘Jailer’, ‘Jailer 2’ and ‘Coolie’ songs in jersey promo
Sun TV Network alleges CSK's promotional video used copyrighted audio from Rajinikanth films without permission, seeking Rs 1 crore in damages and a permanent injunction.
- On Friday, Sun TV Network Limited filed a copyright infringement suit in the Madras High Court against Chennai Super Kings for using Rajinikanth film audio, and Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy adjourned the matter to March 16 for CSK to file a counter-affidavit.
- Citing written agreements, Sun Network alleged to the court that it produced Jailer, Jailer 2, and Coolie, with Anirudh Ravichander assigning worldwide exploitation rights.
- Specific audio elements cited include the Harbour Gang BGM, Mansion Rules BGM, Hukum Reloaded, the Hukum song and Rajini's dialogue BGM; the video went viral, was taken down hours later, then re-released with modified audio.
- Sun TV Network asked the court to restrain CSK, seek accounts, and damages, while CSK responded it has stopped using such soundtracks and will seek permission for future use.
- As the dispute unfolds, other IPL franchises are watching closely as Sun TV Network said the music aided merchandise sales, noting Match Jersey 2026 sold for Rs 2,399.
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CSK in copyright infringement trouble over use of Rajini dialogues, Anirudh tunes, with Sun TV Networks, who also own SRH
The developments are being watched closely by social media teams of all franchises as this is the first time a production house has dragged an IPL team to court for using film-material without due permissions
Don't use Jailer, Coolie songs in promos: Makers take Chennai Super Kings to court
Makers of Jailer, Jailer 2 and Coolie filed a copyright infringement suit against Chennai Super Kings for using music and dialogues from their films. The case was heard at the Madras High Court on March 13.
Sun TV Network sues CSK for using ‘Jailer’, ‘Jailer 2’ and ‘Coolie’ songs in jersey promo
Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy adjourns the hearing of the copyright infringment suit to Monday for CSK Limited to file an affidavit that it shall not use the songs without authorisation
IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings tells Madras high court it will not use Jailer, Jailer 2, or Coolie songs without Sun Pictures license
News News: Indian Premier League franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday informed the Madras high court that it will desist from using the songs and music of movies Jailer, Jailer2, and Coolie starring Rajinikanth, unless a license is obtained from the copyright owner Sun Pictures. Senior advocate P S Raman made the submission on behalf of CSK in response to a plea moved by Sun TV Network seeking to restrain CSK from using the songs and mu…
Sun TV Network Drags CSK To Madras High Court Over Rajinikanth Jailer And Coolie Audio Used In Promos
Sun TV Network has taken CSK to the Madras High Court over alleged unauthorised use of Rajinikanth film audio in franchise promos. The copyright infringement suit seeks Rs 1 crore in damages and a full account of revenues linked to the disputed material. The post Sun TV Network Drags CSK To Madras High Court Over Rajinikanth Jailer And Coolie Audio Used In Promos appeared first on Box Office Worldwide.
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