The producers of the film “Oka Parvathi Iddaru Devadasulu”—K. Murali (Sharath Varma) and B. Anand Babu—came before the media stating that they have been victims of a major fraud. “We invested ₹2 crores in this film. All expenses were borne by us. As repayment was not possible, on September 12, 2024, the concerned person voluntarily transferred all the film rights, copyrights, and intellectual property rights in our names. The film’s release work is currently in progress.
However, instead of cooperating, Ramakrishna Thota betrayed us. He falsely claimed the film as his own and, without our permission, published the title and posters in newspapers. This is not only fraud and betrayal of trust but also a direct attack on our rights. Along with financial loss, our reputation has been damaged,” the producers expressed with anguish.
“We are proceeding to file cases against Ramakrishna Thota under IPC Sections 406 and 420 (criminal breach of trust and cheating), as well as under the Copyright Act, 1957. We will not step back until justice is done,” they asserted.
“If the rights of those investing in cinema are not protected, this industry will be destroyed. This is a conspiracy that violates film rights. The Producers’ Council must ensure justice for us. The government and police should take strict action. We request the media to bring this matter to the public. Until justice is achieved, our fight will continue,” the producers declared.
