Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday's film Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri’ has encountered legal issues with its new track, a reimagined version of the
classic Saat Samundar Paar. Trimurti Films Pvt Ltd has initiated a lawsuit against Dharma Productions, Namah Pictures Pvt Ltd, Saregama India Ltd, and Badshah, claiming copyright violation. The song, originally featured in Vishwatma (1992), has been reworked by the producers for the forthcoming release. The plaintiff is seeking a permanent injunction to prevent the use of the song, including its melody and lyrics, in any form of exploitation or remix within the film. In the midst of the legal proceedings, an old clip of Ananya performing to the original version has surfaced online, showcasing her father Chunky Panday and cousin Ahaan Panday. Ananya Panday, Cousin Ahaan Panday Groove To Saat Samundar The footage, taken during Ahaan's sister Alanna Panday's wedding celebrations, features the pair dancing to Saat Samundar. As they hit the down hookstep, Chunky joins in, adding flair to the performance. Watch the video here:
Dear @DharmaMovies @sameervidwans ,
— eva (@tanhataara) December 23, 2025
A suggestion to put this in the movie instead of whatever shit y’all have created(kisiko pata nahi chalega) pic.twitter.com/HkzbuXIP2n
Saat Samundar Paar Controversy
Trimurti, the copyright holder of Vishwatma, asserts that the creators of TMMTMTTM have remixed the track without permission. In their filing, they noted, “The agreement did not grant any rights to give the song a new identity or character by incorporating it into a different film, nor to alter, modify, or adapt the original work in a way that leads to its transformation or recontextualization. Any such usage constitutes an unauthorized alteration and distortion of the original work carried out without the consent of the original authors.”
They further stated, “This misrepresentation has been executed intentionally to capitalize on the reputation and goodwill of Trimurti. Such wrongful conduct constitutes the tort of passing off and unfair trade practices, making it actionable as a civil wrong.”
Saregama's predecessor, The Gramophone Company of India Ltd, possessed rights solely for the reproduction and distribution of existing, original audio material.
The producers have not yet responded to the claims. In the meantime, the film is set to hit theaters on Christmas.
