Soham Rockstar Entertainment has formally claimed ownership over the rights to the iconic Hindi film Do Aur Do Paanch, which was released in 1980. The announcement indicates that the company intends to take action against any unauthorized use of the film’s material.

Details of the Rights Claim

Published on February 14, 2026, in Complete Cinema magazine, the public notice is directed to the general public. The production house declares that it holds the “sole and exclusive negative copyright,” along with all related rights and intellectual property linked to Do Aur Do Paanch. The claim encompasses potential derivative works, including remakes, sequels, and prequels across all languages, both Indian and international. Additionally, the notice extends to adaptations in various forms, such as comic books, television series, stage plays, and novelizations.

Scope of the Rights

The rights asserted by Soham Rockstar also include related works and ancillary rights, such as reproduction, music, sound recordings, dubbing, and any future rights that could emerge. This comprehensive approach aims to consolidate the film’s universe and various exploitation formats under the company’s control.

Warning Against Unauthorized Use

The notice explicitly warns that any form of copying, reproduction, public exhibition, broadcasting, or other adaptations of the film, in either total or partial form, without prior written authorization, will be regarded as a copyright violation. Such actions could result in civil or criminal legal consequences in accordance with prevailing copyright laws.

Caution to Industry Stakeholders

Moreover, Soham Rockstar Entertainment has cautioned individuals, entities, broadcasters, digital platforms, distributors, and exhibitors against any unauthorized engagement with the film, which features renowned actors Amitabh Bachchan and Shashi Kapoor.

Recent Developments in the Film Industry

Do Aur Do Paanch recently garnered attention following reports linking it to Rohit Shetty’s upcoming film, Golmaal 5, which stars Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, and others. However, Rohit Shetty Picturez later clarified that Golmaal 5 is neither a remake nor inspired by Do Aur Do Paanch.

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