Makers of Rajinikanth's Jailer to alter scene with contract killer wearing a Royal Challengers Bangalore jersey

Sun Pictures, the banner producing Rajinikanth's Jailer, has promised to alter the Royal Challengers Bangalore jersey from the said scene by September 1.

A legal case between Sun Pictures, the makers of Rajinikanth's new film Jailer, and Royal Challengers Bangalore, the Indian Premiere League team, has come to an end. A Bar & Bench report states that the Jailer producers have agreed to alter the scene in which a contract killer is seen wearing the RCB jersey. (Also Read: Jailer box office collection day 18: Houseful shows on 3rd Sunday make Rajinikanth film cross ₹600 crore mark worldwide)

What's the case about?

Rajinikanth's Jailer has a contentious reference to Royal Challengers Bangalore

In a scene from Jailer, a character who is a contract killer is spotted wearing an RCB jersey. He also makes derogatory and sexist remarks on a woman character. The counsel for RCB contended in Delhi High Court that the usage of its jersey is without permission and may negatively impact the brand's equity and the rights of its sponsors.

What's the resolution?

The counsels for both sides told the Court that they've agreed to settle the matter outside court and digitally alter the said scene. Sun Pictures assured the Court that it will make the said change in the theatrical version by September 1. Also, it will ensure that the versions on television and OTT platforms also reflect the said change.

About Jailer

Jailer is a Tamil action comedy directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. It also stars Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu, and Tamannaah Bhatia. The music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander. The film released on August 10 and has made ₹607.29 crore worldwide since then. It's become the second highest grossing Indian film of this year.