Madras High Court Grants Anti-Piracy Injunction to Protect Rani Mukerji’s Mardaani 3 Ahead of Release
In a crucial move ahead of the theatrical release of Mardaani 3, the Madras High Court on Wednesday granted an ad-interim anti-piracy injunction to protect the copyright of the upcoming Hindi film starring Rani Mukerji. The order came in response to a suit filed by the film’s producer, Yash Raj Films, citing concerns about potential piracy before and after the release.
Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy issued an interim order restraining internet service providers (ISPs) and cable television operators from any unauthorized broadcast, transmission, or distribution of the film. The injunction aims to block unlawful telecasting or online circulation of Mardaani 3 prior to its official theatrical release.The Court emphasized the serious risk of irreversible harm to copyright holders in pre-release piracy cases, noting that once pirated content enters the public domain, the damage to the producer’s commercial interests is irreparable.
At the same time, the Court recognized the broad impact of such injunctions on legitimate intermediaries like ISPs and cable operators who are not directly involved in piracy. To balance intellectual property protection with lawful business operations, the injunction will remain effective only if Yash Raj Films provides an indemnity covering any legitimate business losses incurred by the respondents due to the order. This legal action reflects growing concerns over illegal telecasts and online leaks, which have become increasingly prevalent with high-profile film releases.
Now, talking about this franchise, Mardaani 3 is the third installment in the franchise, with Rani Mukerji reprising her role as a police officer previously seen in the 2014 and 2019 films. Directed by Abhiraj Minawala, the film is set to release on January 30, 2026.Notably, the Madras High Court recently passed a similar interim injunction to prevent unauthorized broadcast of Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, highlighting the judiciary’s ongoing commitment to combating film piracy ahead of theatrical releases. Stay tuned to know more about it only with us.
