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Prithviraj's 'I, Nobody' Gets John Doe Order to Block Piracy

Makers of 'I, Nobody' have secured a John Doe order from the Madras High Court to prevent piracy. The film's teaser uses a food chain metaphor to explain society. Starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, Parvathy Thiruvothu, and Hakim Shajahan, the film has a U/A certificate. It is set to release this Thursday.

Prithviraj-starrer 'I, Nobody' makers get John Doe order to prevent piracy

Chennai, July 9

The makers of director Nissam Basheer's eagerly awaited Malayalam film 'I, Nobody', featuring actor Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead, have now obtained a John Doe order from the Hon'ble Madras High Court to prevent piracy and unauthorised distribution of the film.

Sources close to the unit of the film pointed out that the order restrained illegal recording, uploading, sharing, streaming, and circulation of the film, its trailers, songs, and promotional content through any platform.

Sources further added that the makers had warned that strict civil and criminal action would be initiated against anyone involved in piracy and that the makers had urged the public to support and report any unauthorised content related to the film being shared.

A teaser which the makers released recently has added to the excitement of fans and film buffs.

The teaser that was released begins with a voice over that explains the food chain to a person called Rajeevan. "Have you learnt about the food chain in school? You might have forgotten it. Let me explain it in a simple fashion for you. The grasshopper, which eats grass, gets eaten by the frog, which in turn gets eaten by the snake, which in turn is eaten by the eagle. They say when the eagle dies, it returns to the grass. Our society too is almost like this food chain. However, there is a small difference. To survive in this society, that grasshopper must not only eat grass, it must also eat the frog. Only you will have to decide whose heads you must consume."

Even as this voice over is played, we are shown a series of action sequences from the film. The teaser finally ends with cops knocking on the door of Prithviraj Sukumaran and asking him why he was not picking up his calls.

The film has already been cleared for release by the Censor Board with a U/A certificate.

The film, which is among the most eagerly awaited films of the year, is to hit screens on Thursday.

For the unaware, work on the film began with a formal pooja at Wellington Island in Ernakulam in Kerala in April last year.

The much-anticipated film, will apart from Prithviraj Sukumaran, also feature actors Parvathy Thiruvothu, and Hakim Shajahan in pivotal roles.

Directed by the acclaimed Nissam Basheer and penned by Sameer Abdul, the film has been jointly produced by Supriya Menon, Mukesh Mehta, and C V Sarathi under the prestigious banners of Prithviraj Productions and E4 Experiments.

Sources close to the unit of the film say that 'Nobody' will seek to be a compelling cinematic experience, blending intensity, emotion, and power-packed performances.

Sources also inform that apart from the lead actors, the film will also feature a number of gifted actors in important roles such as Ashokan, Madhupal, Lukman Avaran, Ganapathi and Vinay Fort.

On the technical front, the film has cinematography by Dinesh Purushothaman. Costumes for the film have been designed by Dhanya Balakrishnan and makeup is by Ronnex Xavier.

Harris Desom has served as the Executive Producer of this film, which has production designs by Gokul Das. Rinny Divakar has taken charge as the production controller of this film.

— IANS

Reader Comments

Priya S

Finally, some real action against pirated content. It's disappointing how people think it's okay to watch movies on illegal sites. Hope this order sets a precedent for other films too. Prithviraj and Parvathy together - what a combo! 💯

Vikram M

The teaser's food chain analogy is brilliant! Really makes you think about how society works. This seems like a thought-provoking film, not just another commercial entertainer. Let's hope the movie lives up to the hype. Happy to see strict anti-piracy measures in place! 👍

James A

Impressive that they got a John Doe order from the Madras High Court. This is a serious step to protect intellectual property. But I hope it doesn't affect genuine film enthusiasts who just want to share their love for the movie on social media. The teaser sounds really intriguing!

Rohit P

Prithviraj never disappoints! The cast and crew look top-notch. But I have to say, these John Doe orders are becoming too common now. What about smaller films that can't afford such legal battles? The industry needs a more systematic solution to piracy, not just court orders for big projects.

Kavya N

Love that they're taking piracy seriously! As someone who works in the film industry, I know how much effort goes into making a movie. The teaser gave me goosebumps - that food chain dialogue is pure gold! Parvathy Thiruvothu is such a talented actress, can't wait to see her chemistry with Prithviraj. ❤️

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