Neru
Script
Plagiarism
Controversy:
In
a
recent
development,
the
High
Court
issued
directives
concerning
a
plea
alleging
script
plagiarism
in
the
upcoming
Mohanlal
starrer
'Neru,'
directed
by
Jeethu
Joseph.
The
bench,
presided
over
by
Justice
Devan
Ramachandran,
has
instructed
notices
to
be
sent
to
director
Jeethu
Joseph
and
the
central
government.
However,
the
court
refused
to
grant
a
stay
on
the
movie's
release,
setting
the
stage
for
further
legal
proceedings.
The
hearing
for
the
plea
is
scheduled
to
resume
on
Thursday.
The
case
was
brought
to
light
by
writer
Deepak
Unni,
coinciding
with
the
impending
release
of
the
film
on
the
21st.
Notably,
actor
and
lawyer
Santhi
Mayadevi,
alongside
Jeethu
Joseph,
co-authored
the
script.
Unni
has
alleged
in
his
petition
that
the
movie
was
produced
by
appropriating
his
story
without
due
credit
or
compensation.
Unni's
petition
contends
that
Jeethu
Joseph
and
Santhi
Mayadevi
acquired
his
story
during
a
meeting
held
at
a
Kochi
hotel
three
years
ago,
subsequently
sidelining
him
from
the
film's
production
process.
'Neru'
has
been
a
subject
of
public
interest
since
its
announcement,
notably
reuniting
the
successful
duo
of
Jeethu
Joseph
and
Mohanlal,
known
for
their
previous
hits
such
as
'Drishyam.'
The
movie,
produced
by
Antony
Perumbavoor
under
the
banner
of
Aashirvad
Cinemas,
has
garnered
attention
but
now
faces
legal
scrutiny
due
to
these
plagiarism
allegations.
Neru
Releases
Tomorrow
Excitement
is
in
the
air
as
the
much-anticipated
film
"Neru," directed
by
the
acclaimed
Jeethu
Joseph
and
featuring
the
legendary
Mohanlal
in
the
lead
role,
is
set
to
release
tomorrow.
The
movie,
titled
Neru,
is
accompanied
by
the
intriguing
tagline
"Seeking
Justice." Industry
insiders
suggest
that
"Neru"
is
poised
to
be
a
gripping
courtroom
suspense
thriller,
adding
another
layer
of
intrigue
to
its
narrative.
"Neru"
marks
the
fifth
venture
between
the
dynamic
duo
of
Mohanlal
and
Jeethu
Joseph,
following
the
successful
projects
"Drishyam-1,"
"Drishyam-2,"
"Twelfth
Man,"
and
the
eagerly
awaited
"Ram."
Penned
by
Santhi
Mayadevi
and
Jeethu
Joseph,
the
screenplay
is
under
tight
wraps,
promising
an
engaging
and
intriguing
storyline.
The
film
is
being
produced
under
the
prestigious
banner
of
Aashirvad
Cinemas,
helmed
by
Antony
Perumbavoor,
bringing
together
a
powerhouse
of
talent
to
create
cinematic
magic.
'Neru'
is
the
33rd
film
from
Aashirvad
Cinemas.
As
"Neru" unfolds,
Satheesh
Kurup
takes
charge
of
the
cinematography,
while
the
musical
landscape
is
crafted
by
Vishnu
Shyam.
The
trailer
for
'Neru'
showcases
the
powerhouse
pairing
of
Mohanlal
and
director
Jeethu
Joseph.
This
intense
courtroom
drama
immerses
viewers
in
the
world
of
Vijayamohan,
a
lawyer
portrayed
by
Mohanlal
thrust
into
the
challenge
of
defending
an
accused
individual
in
a
high-stakes
trial.
The
trailer
tantalises
with
glimpses
of
a
probing
investigation
set
in
Thiruvananthapuram,
suggesting
the
accused's
presence
near
the
incident
site
the
day
prior.
Amidst
escalating
tension,
Vijayamohan
reluctantly
embraces
the
case,
admitting
to
his
waning
confidence
after
a
prolonged
absence
from
legal
proceedings,
stating,
"I
am
not
confident
anymore."
The
trailer
unfolds
to
reveal
Vijayamohan's
immersive
journey
through
the
trial,
confronting
scrutiny
and
self-doubt.
With
an
unexpected
turn
of
events,
the
narrative
reaches
a
gripping
climax
within
a
Kerala
courtroom,
promising
compelling
and
relentless
courtroom
sequences
that
stretch
into
the
night.
The
Neru
trailer
has
garnered
exceptional
acclaim,
sparking
widespread
anticipation
for
the
Mohanlal-Jeethu
Joseph
magic
to
captivate
audiences
once
again
on
the
silver
screen.