The film's producer received an ex parte temporary injunction from a Bengaluru court ahead of its release, prohibiting any false or defamatory content about the film. On Thursday, a day after its release, a YouTuber posted a screenshot of a legal notice he received from the film’s team over his review of the film.

A Bengaluru-based company Aiplex Software Private Limited represented KVN Monster Mind Creations LLP in issuing the notice. The mail states that they have been made aware of Suraj Kumar's content concerning Toxic, which was published on Wednesday. For related coverage, explore our detailed analysis on Technology and Digital Systems.

Background and Context

The legal notice contains a link to Suraj’s review and authorizes Aiplex to issue further notices, takedown requests, blocking actions, compliance notifications, communications with intermediaries, internet service providers, search engines, domain registrars, account owners, hosting providers, online platforms, governmental authorities, and other entities. They also have the authority to undertake technical, legal, and enforcement actions from July 13 to September 26.

Suraj shared a screenshot of the notice on X (formerly Twitter), thanking the team for it. This is not the first time Aiplex has been involved in such cases, as Telugu YouTuber Sushant had previously accused them of misusing copyright strikes to suppress critical reviews during crucial opening weekends.

A Bengaluru court passed an ex parte temporary injunction on August 22 to restrain the publication or circulation of any false or defamatory content against Toxic. The order remains in force until September 28, with clear instructions that it cannot be used for any other purpose.

Response and Controversy

The film stars Yash in dual roles, alongside Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth, directed

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The controversy surrounding Toxic's release highlights the sensitivity of online content creation and copyright laws. As the film is set to be released on September 28, it remains to be seen how this situation will unfold.

The team behind Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups received an ex parte temporary injunction from a Bengaluru court ahead of the film’s release, prohibiting any false or defamatory content about the film. On Thursday, a day after its release, a YouTuber posted a screenshot of a legal notice he received from the film’s team over his review of the film.YouTuber receives legal notice from team ToxicYouTuber Suraj Kumar posted a screenshot of an email he received from Bengaluru-based company Aiplex Software Private Limited over Toxic.

The mail reads, “Dear Sir/Madam, We issue this notice on behalf of our client, KVN Monster Mind Creations LLP, the producer and copyright owner of the cinematograph film titled "Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups" ("Film").”It also adds, “It has come to the notice of our client that you have published, circulated, shared, posted and/or otherwise communicated content concerning the Film through digital and/or online media. The URL(s) presently identified in connection with such activity are set out below.” The link is to the review the YouTuber had posted on Wednesday.

At the time of writing, the video is available for viewing. According to the authorisation letter sent to Suraj, the firm is authorised to issue legal notices, takedown notices, de-indexing requests, blocking requests, compliance notices, and communications to intermediaries, internet service providers, search engines, domain registrars, account admin/channel owner, hosting providers, online platforms, governmental authorities, and all other concerned entities, and to undertake all technical, legal, and enforcement actions on behalf of the producers from July 13 to September 26.Posting the screenshot on X (formerly Twitter), Suraj wrote, “Thank You Team #Toxic For the Legal Notice on My Review.” This is not the first time a film’s team has employed Aiplex for such services.

In the past, Telugu YouTuber Sushant, who runs the channel Barbell Pitch Meetings, accused them of misusing copyright strikes and legal notices to temporarily suppress critical reviews during crucial opening weekends.What is the court order?According to PTI, a Bengaluru court passed an ex parte temporary injunction restraining the publication or circulation of any false or defamatory content against Toxic. The Additional City Civil and Sessions Court passed the interim order on August 22 on a suit filed It also includes a 'John Doe' defendant, representing unknown persons.

The court has stated that this temporary injunction order shall remain in force only till the next date of hearing, which is September 28. It has also made it clear that this order cannot be used for any other purpose except for which it is granted, and if the plaintiff fails to abide The producer had moved an application under Order 39, Rules 1 and 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, seeking an ex parte temporary injunction against the defendants, including unidentified persons.Toxic is directed It stars Yash in dual roles, alongside Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth.