Tamil actor Ravi Mohan’s upcoming film Bro Code has landed in legal trouble after the Delhi High Court issued an order restraining the production house from using the title, citing trademark infringement. The court observed that the title Bro Code is already a registered trademark of Indospirit Beverages, a popular alcohol brand, and that the film’s title could potentially damage the company’s reputation and mislead consumers.
The bench, led by Justice Tejas Karia, ruled that the use of the identical title without authorization amounts to infringement and could create confusion in the minds of consumers. The court stated, “A prima facie case has been made by the Plaintiff showing that their registered mark has been used identically in the Defendant’s film title without permission, which could dilute the goodwill and consumer trust built over time.”
However, the production house, Ravi Mohan Studios, argued that the beverage company’s trademark registration does not extend to “Class 41” under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, which pertains to entertainment and film-related services. They claimed that since the beverage brand’s trademark covers only its product category, it does not apply to the film industry.
Despite this argument, the High Court maintained its interim restraint, barring the makers from using Bro Code as the film’s title in any manner — directly or indirectly — until further notice.
Directed by Karthik Yogi, Bro Code features a star-studded cast including Ravi Mohan, S.J. Suryah, Arjun Ashokan, Upendra, Gouri Priya, Shraddha Srinath, Malavika Manoj, and Aishwarya Raj. The film is currently under production and is slated for release in 2026.
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