AR Murugadoss’ Sarkar has set a new benchmark by crossing 13 million plus views in record time. The first teaser was released on Friday. Soon after, the Vijay starrer was caught in a controversy. It was reported that writer and assistant director Varun Rajendran has filed a complaint against Murugadoss with the South Indian Film Writers Association.
In his complaint, the writer has accused that Sarkar‘s story is a replica of his work titled Sengol which he registered in 2007 with the Writer’s Union.
The South Indian Writers’ Association is investigating the plagiarism complaint filed by him. Silverscreen quoted a spokesperson for the writers’ union saying, “We have received a complaint from a member of our union. A team is looking into the issue. As of now, there are no updates on the situation.”
Earlier, filmmaker Murugadoss was accused of plagiarism in 2004 for Ghajini, which was said to be inspired by Christopher Nolan’s film Memento. Also, Minjur Gopi filed a case against him alleging that the story of Kaththi (2014) was stolen from the former. Although the case was later withdrawn by the scriptwriter.
Sarkar has suffered a serious setback, as the South Indian Film Writers’ Association (SIFW) has declared that the story of assistant director Varun’s Sengol is similar to Vijay’s Sarkar.
Earlier, Varun had filed a case in Madras High Court seeking a ban on Sarkar. In the complaint, he claimed that AR Murugadoss had stolen his story of Sengol and made Sarkar. He further declared that he registered the story with SIFW in 2007.
Later, he had taken to court in this regard. Veteran director Bhagyaraj (President, the South Indian Film Writers’ Association) had given a 9-page statement saying Sarkar and Sengol have similarities and that the association wouldn’t interfere in Varun moving to court.
After this statement went viral, director AR Murugadoss hit back strongly with proof and questions against the theft claims.
The court hearing was held today (October 30) and director AR Murugadoss had arrived at the Madras High Court. Notably, even K Bhagyaraj was present in court. News has been floating on social media that the concerned parties have compromised on the issue.
Acording to the Samayam Tamil website it is reported that the issue has reached its verdicts and rumoured that A.R Murugadoss has accepted to give thanks credits for Varun Rajendran in the title card of the film.
So, the issue is said to have been sorted out. Now, it seems like it is a smooth ride ahead for the Sarkar team, towards the release date.
Meanwhile a video released which showing Varun Rajendran saying that he is dedicating his “Sengol” to Vijay and his fans. Watch the video below :
அப்ப இதுக்கு என்ன சொல்ல போறிக 🤔🤣 pic.twitter.com/si7QbjcIGJ
— Hari SFC (@Hari_AISFC) October 30, 2018
Here’s some of the twitter reactions regarding the issue :
No one has Rights to point out ARM sir @ARMurugadoss .I won’t accept this statement. He pulls back only for the release date is at doorstep. #sarkarstorytheft
— Dilip thalapathy (@dilipdubs) October 30, 2018
Actor Vijay itself told in #sarkar audio launch function, If he become cm he will fight with corruption.
But in his movie itself having so much of corruption.#SarkarStoryTheft— Rajendran Karikalan (@Rajendranraja24) October 30, 2018
Thalaivar will not work with ARM
I wish I think I hope #SarkarStoryTheft@ARMurugadoss
— ஆங்கிரி ஃபெல்லோ (@IamAngryFellow) October 30, 2018
#SarkarStoryTheft settled as #ARMurugadoss agreed to give credit to #VarunRajendran as he has copyright & statement proof from #KBhagyaraj unlike #GopiNainar. Big win 4 Varun & budding asst. directors like him! 💪✌
— Kannan (@TFU_Kannan) October 30, 2018
One news channel says Murugadoss accepts the story theft; other news channel says case has been withdrawn. Guys, let’s wait for the official verdict !#Sarkar #SarkarStoryTheft
— Elilan Fernando (@3L1L4N) October 30, 2018
Finally, ARM has officially agreed!#SarkarStoryTheft
— kishore (@tisiskicha) October 30, 2018
Waiting for #Sengol FDFS! #SarkarStoryTheft @ARMurugadoss
— kishore (@tisiskicha) October 30, 2018
#VarunRajendran says he is dedicating his #Sengol aka #Sarkar story to @actorvijay & his fans
— Shabbir Ahmed (@Ahmedshabbir20) October 30, 2018
So it’s confirmed that #Sarkar story belongs to #VarunRajenderan
Sun pictures informs Madras High Court court that due credits will be given to Varun Rajendran who claimed that the story belongs to him
Huge embarrassment for Director AR Murugadoss
— Shabbir Ahmed (@Ahmedshabbir20) October 30, 2018
Its Very Much Luck For #VarunRajendran Side that, #Sarkar Movie is Only One Week Apart From its Release ! If their is Atleast a 3 Weeks Time @ARMurugadoss Would Go Forward With the Case ! @sunpictures Pressure on #ARM, Made to give Credits For Varun ! #WeStandWithARMurugadoss
— Abhishek Abraham (@AbhishekJS_Offl) October 30, 2018
#VarunRajendran name to be included in #Sarkar title credits..
As he was not present in the court today, Madras High court Judge to deliver the judgement later..
— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) October 30, 2018
#VarunRajendran had asked for his name to be included in title credits as part of the compromise, news reports say. Confirming the same, an email has been sent to Varun, says #ARMurugadoss‘s team on court.
— Silverscreen.in (@silverscreenin) October 30, 2018
சர்கார் படம் வெளியாவதில் தடையில்லை:
* கதை ஒருங்கிணைப்பாளராக வருண் ராஜேந்திரன் பெயரை டைட்டில் கார்டில் போட தயாரிப்பாளர் மற்றும் ஏ.ஆர். முருகதாஸ் ஒப்புகொண்டதால் சமரசம் – வழக்கு முடித்து வைப்பு.(2/2)#Sarkar | #ARMurugadoss | #VarunRajendran | #HighCourt https://t.co/yOCfr54vVy
— Thanthi TV (@ThanthiTV) October 30, 2018
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