Trimurti Films sues Dharma, Saregama and Badshah over ‘Saat Samundar Paar’ in teaser

Trimurti Films has filed a copyright infringement suit in the Bombay High Court against Dharma Productions, Namah Pictures, music label Saregama, and rapper Badshah, alleging unauthorised use of the classic Hindi cinema track ‘Saat Samundar Paar’ from the 1992 film ‘Vishwatma’ in the teaser of Dharma’s upcoming Hindi movie ‘Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri’.

The petition claims the teaser prominently features the song’s signature beats and hook line without obtaining consent from the original producer, and seeks urgent ad-interim and interim injunctions, disclosure of licensing agreements, and damages of ₹10 crore. 

The suit notes that the film starring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday in the lead roles is scheduled for a theatrical release on December 25, 2025, adding urgency to the dispute.

While Saregama holds distribution rights to the track, its agreement does not permit granting film-sync licences without the original producer’s explicit approval, the petition contends. Trimurti Films argues no artistic or financial consent was sought before incorporating the song into the teaser, and that the respondents’ actions amount to copyright violation and breach of moral rights.

Saregama was granted only limited mechanical rights under a 1990 agreement and had no authority to license the song for synchronisation or remix in a new film. Trimurti alleges the defendants acted in concert, misrepresented rights, and engaged in passing off, creating a false association with the plaintiff. It argues that the unauthorised use violates copyright and moral rights and causes irreparable harm.

The petition also cites misrepresentation and unfair trade practices as grounds, seeks ad-interim injunctions without notice to prevent further exploitation, and requests delivery-up of infringing material for destruction. It further seeks an account of profits earned by the defendants as an alternative relief. The petition said that Saregama has filed a caveat anticipating the suit.

The relief sought includes an injunction restraining the respondents from using ‘Saat Samundar Paar’ in any form in the film or its promotional content, disclosure of all agreements related to the song’s usage, and compensation for unauthorised exploitation of intellectual property. 

The matter was listed before Single Bench judge Justice Sharmila Deshmukh, who granted time to the defendants to file their reply. The case will be heard on December 22. 

Senior advocate Venkatesh Dhond, assisted by advocate Hiren Kamod, appeared for Trimurti Films during the hearing. The suit was filed through advocates Rashmi Singh and Karan Khiani.