Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Eros Sues Rai Over Film Similarities
Eros International Media has sued director Anand L. Rai and others for Rs 84 crore.
They say Rai's new film, Tere Ishq Mein, uses ideas and characters from his older film, Raanjhanaa, without permission.
Eros claims that the new film is being promoted as a sequel to Raanjhanaa, and that some actors play similar roles.
They also say that phrases, music, and footage from Raanjhanaa were used in the new film's promotions.
Eros sent a legal notice to stop these actions, but the film was still released with many similarities.
The case is now in the Bombay High Court.
The film, starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, was released in theaters on November 28, 2025, and is set to premiere on Netflix on January 23, 2026.
Eros International Media has filed a lawsuit against Anand L. Rai and others for alleged intellectual property infringement related to the film Tere Ishq Mein.
The lawsuit seeks Rs 84 crore in damages, alleging trademark and copyright infringement, and passing off.
Eros claims that Tere Ishq Mein is promoted as a 'spiritual sequel' to Raanjhanaa without consent.
The lawsuit names several defendants, including Rai, his production company, T-Series, writer Himanshu Sharma, and Netflix India.
Eros alleges that the new film features similar characters and uses unauthorized footage, music, and phrases from Raanjhanaa.
Tere Ishq Mein, starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, was released in theaters on November 28, 2025, and is set to premiere on Netflix on January 23, 2026.
- Who
- Eros International Media Ltd. vs. Anand L. Rai and others
- What
- Eros has filed a lawsuit seeking Rs 84 crore in damages for alleged intellectual property infringement
- When
- The lawsuit was filed in 2025, with the film released on November 28, 2025 and digital release on January 23, 2026
- Where
- Bombay High Court
- Why
- Eros alleges unauthorized use of intellectual property linked to Raanjhanaa in the film Tere Ishq Mein
- Plaintiff
- Eros International Media Ltd.
- Defendants
- Anand L. Rai, Colour Yellow Media Entertainment LLP, Super Cassettes Industries (T-Series), Himanshu Sharma, Netflix Entertainment Services India LLP, others
- Allegations
- Trademark infringement, copyright infringement, passing off
- Film in Question
- Tere Ishq Mein (2025)
- Original Film
- Raanjhanaa (2013)
- Cease-and-Desist Notice Date
- July 25, 2025
- Film Release Date
- November 28, 2025
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Digital Release Date
- January 23, 2026
- Film Budget
- Rs 161.96 cr
- Lead Actors
- Dhanush, Kriti Sanon
- Director
- Aanand L. Rai
- Music Composer
- A.R. Rahman
