Yo Yo Honey Singh Confirms Rights To ‘Laal Pari’; Sajid Nadiadwala Takes Legal Action Over Housefull 5 Takedown
The much anticipated comedy blockbuster Housefull 5 teaser was taken down from YouTube on May 9, citing a copyright claim by Mofusion Studios over the song ‘Laal Pari.’ The teaser was first launched on 30 April on the official youtube channel ‘Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment’s’.
The film is directed by Tarun Mansukhani and is set to release in theaters on 6 June, 2025. But the teaser is now no longer available on YouTube, while clicking on the original link a message shows that “The video is no longer available due to a copyright claim by Mofusion Studios.”
According to reports by Bollywood Hungama, Yo Yo Honey Singh has provided a written declaration confirming he is the sole rights holder of the track ‘Laal Pari’ and has exclusively licensed these rights to Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment.
Bollywood Hungama quoted a source close to the development that revealed “The matter arose as the song ‘Laal Pari’ was incorporated in the teaser of Housefull 5. It is composed by Yo Yo Honey Singh and Mofusion Studios has claimed that they hold the rights to the song. However, Yo Yo Honey Singh has given in writing to Sajid Nadiadwala that he’s the sole rights holder to ‘Laal Pari’.”
With crucial evidence, Sajid Nadiadwala has proceeded with legal action against both parties, Bollywood Hungama further quoted the source “Based on this strong piece of evidence, the producer has decided to take legal action. Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment is one of the biggest and most reputed production houses of Indian Cinema and the way the teaser of their expensive and grand film was removed without checking with them was unfair. Hence, they felt it was necessary to take action against Mofusion Studios. They also have a grouse against YouTube. The management of the banner believes that if a copyright claim did arise, then the video-sharing platform should have checked with the makers, especially considering that the channel of Nadiadwala Grandsons Entertainment has more than 16 lakhs subscribers and has never been accused of such malpractice in the past. But YouTube didn’t do so and simply removed the teaser, thus denting their image.”
The legal notices was delivered on May 12, demanding YouTube to re upload the teaser or a Rs25 crore defamation suit. The source said, “The legal team of Nadiadwala Grandson has asked YouTube to re-upload the teaser immediately or else pay damages amounting to Rs. 25 crores.”
However, Housefull 5 teaser is still available on Instagram as many cast members including Akshay Kumar, Jacqueline Fernandez, Riteish Deshmukh and Sonam Bajwa have initially reshared the video on their official aaccounts. The copyright claim come from the known, Mofusion Studios. It is an Indian music label brand, known for working with artists like Diljit Dosanjh and Jasmine Sandlas.