Shivaji Rao Gaikwad alias Rajinikanth, or simply called Superstar, has moved the Madras high court to stop the release and screening of a film named after him - "Main Hoon Rajinikanth."
There are two firsts to the suit - one, this is perhaps the first time Rajinikanth has chosen to approach the court, that too disclosing his original name; two, this is, again, perhaps the first time a celebrity is invoking a concept of 'personality rights' and protection against its infringement.
Superstar Rajinikanth gets stay on release of Bollywood movie named after him - The Times of India
There are two firsts to the suit - one, this is perhaps the first time Rajinikanth has chosen to approach the court, that too disclosing his original name; two, this is, again, perhaps the first time a celebrity is invoking a concept of 'personality rights' and protection against its infringement.
Superstar Rajinikanth gets stay on release of Bollywood movie named after him - The Times of India
