Kamal Haasan moves Madras High Court to safeguard personality rights
dharasuta
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Actor Kamal Haasan has filed a John Doe lawsuit at the Madras High Court to protect his personality rights against unauthorized commercial exploitation. The plea seeks to prevent the misuse of his name, image, and the title 'Ulaganayagan' by individuals and institutions, citing a specific instance of a Chennai firm selling unauthorized merchandise.