Don’t use Jailer, Coolie songs in promos: Makers take Chennai Super Kings to court
The makers of Jailer, Jailer 2 and Coolie filed a copyright infringement suit against Chennai Super Kings for using music and dialogues from their films. The hearing of this case took place in Madras High Court on 13 March.
creator of water, jailer 2 And CoolieSun TV Network Limited sued Chennai Super Kings (CSK) cricket team, accusing it of unauthorized use of audio tracks, background music and dialogues from films in promotional videos. A video promoting the Indian Premier League (IPL) team’s new jersey was released on CSK’s social media channels before the lawsuit was filed. After issuing a copyright strike, the team removed the video and re-uploaded it with a different music.
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Jailer makers file suit against CSK
A copyright infringement suit was filed in the Madras High Court, in which Sun TV Network claimed that CSK had not taken permission to use the songs and other content from these films. The films’ producers state that the material is protected by copyright, and any use requires prior authorization.
The team also alleged that the promo video unveiling the team jersey was used to sell their merchandise for Rs 2,399, meaning they were used for unauthorized commercial gain.
The controversial promotional video immediately attracted the attention of both film and cricket fans, who recognized the familiar music and dialogues. Sun TV Network then sent a formal notice to the CSK team on March 1, detailing the alleged unauthorized use and requesting the team to stop further reproduction or distribution of the content.
What happened during the hearing?
according to The Hindu In the report, senior lawyer J Raveendran, representing Sun TV Network, said, “CSK Limited had stopped using the copyrighted material after the plaintiff sent a mail on March 1, 2026 highlighting their unauthorized use.”
The hearing took place on 13 March. The production house produced a copy of an agreement with composer Anirudh Ravichander, giving them “all rights to exploit the music”.
Legal representatives also stressed the importance of preventing repeat violations. In court, Raveendran urged that the cricket team avoid such actions in future.
The court has taken note of CSK’s prompt response to Sun TV Network’s claims and legal notice. No further statements were made by either party regarding additional legal remedies or a potential settlement.
The Madras High Court will continue to hear arguments in the case as it determines whether any further restrictions or penalties are necessary for the use of these songs and dialogues.
Over the years, Chennai Super Kings has gained a loyal fan base on and off the field. The cricket team and its management have been involved in creating several promotional materials on social media with references to several iconic Tamil films, linking the love of cricket and cinema.