Raaj Shaandilyaa, the director of the upcoming film Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, has issued a formal apology following allegations of copyright infringement. The controversy revolves around the unauthorized use of characters and dialogues from the popular Stree franchise, owned by Maddock Films. The apology, made on behalf of Shaandilyaa and the film’s producers—Super Cassettes Ind. Pvt. Ltd., Balaji Motion Pictures, and Wakaoo Films—expressed regret over the infringement and pledged to rectify the issue.
In a public statement, Shaandilyaa acknowledged the unpermitted inclusion of elements from Stree and offered an unconditional apology to Maddock Films. He noted that the content in question had been incorporated into Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video without authorization from Maddock Films. The director emphasized that the intent was not to cause any harm or disrespect to the original franchise and its creators.
Shaandilyaa’s statement further explained that the production team is already in the process of removing all infringing content from the film. He assured that these revisions would be completed by October 15, 2024, in consultation with Maddock Films, to fully resolve the matter. This action comes in response to objections raised by Maddock Films regarding the unauthorized use of characters and dialogue from their Stree franchise.
The Stree franchise, which debuted in 2018, became a major success with its blend of horror and comedy. Directed by Amar Kaushik and produced by Maddock Films, the film stars Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor and gained a significant following that doubled after Stree 2’s release.
In the statement, Shaandilyaa also clarified that Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video is in no way associated with the Stree or Stree 2 franchises. He reiterated that his film does not make any claims over the intellectual property of the Stree series or its characters. The apology concluded with a commitment to ensure that no such unauthorized usage occurs in the future, emphasizing that the production team is taking immediate steps to rectify the issue and prevent similar situations going forward.
The controversy underscores the importance of intellectual property rights in the film industry, where studios are increasingly protective of their creative assets. Maddock Films has not yet responded publicly to Shaandilyaa’s apology, but industry insiders suggest that the swift action taken by the Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video team could help mitigate potential legal action.
The release of Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video has still happened and we wonder how will the removal of infringing scenes happen. However, the situation has drawn attention to the film.