There are many instances where people use big celebrities names in their film titles to sell their film in the name of the crazy and popular ones. In Hindi, Shah Rukh ne bola khoobsurat hein tu has come out two to three years ago and there are many movies in Telugu too. Pawanism, Superstar Kidnap, Aavu Puli Madhyalo Prabhas Pelli and Seenu Gadu Chiranjeevi fan are the examples.
Now, comedian Sapthagiri, who uses his name for every film he acts as a hero for title, decided that his third film after Sapthagiri Express and Sapthagiri LLB will be titled as Sapthagiri weds Sunny Leone. This is not as simple as Rambabu weds Rambha or Rambhe naa bharya kind of title. You cannot use a living person's name in title until they give permission as they hold copyrights.
You have to pay royalties for celebrities to use their name in titles or take their written approval to do so. Hence, Sapthagiri might have to first call the actress, meet her and her team to get the required permissions. We have to wait and see, if the comedian as done so or not. If not, he will be liable for a court case. What will Sunny Leone do? Will she give permission or will she leave the issue as a petty case?
Now, comedian Sapthagiri, who uses his name for every film he acts as a hero for title, decided that his third film after Sapthagiri Express and Sapthagiri LLB will be titled as Sapthagiri weds Sunny Leone. This is not as simple as Rambabu weds Rambha or Rambhe naa bharya kind of title. You cannot use a living person's name in title until they give permission as they hold copyrights.
You have to pay royalties for celebrities to use their name in titles or take their written approval to do so. Hence, Sapthagiri might have to first call the actress, meet her and her team to get the required permissions. We have to wait and see, if the comedian as done so or not. If not, he will be liable for a court case. What will Sunny Leone do? Will she give permission or will she leave the issue as a petty case?