Director Apologizes for Stree Copyright Infringement

Director Raaj Shaandilyaa has publicly apologized for the unauthorized use of characters and dialogue from the 'Stree' franchise in his new film 'Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video'. Following backlash from the makers of 'Stree', he expressed regret on X, clarifying that his film is not associated with the franchise and committing to remove all infringing content by October 15, 2024. Shaandilyaa emphasized that no claims are made on any intellectual property related to 'Stree' or its sequel. The film features RajKummar Rao and Triptii Dimri and is set in the vibrant 90s, though it has faced scrutiny for its unapproved references. The director assured that steps are being taken to rectify the issue and prevent future occurrences of unauthorized usage. The controversy arose shortly after the film's release on October 11, 2024, which coincided with another major release at the box office.