India, Jan. 24 -- Filmmaker Aanand L Rai has finally responded to the legal dispute surrounding his film Tere Ishk Mein (2025). The director has been named in a commercial intellectual property lawsuit filed by Eros International Media Ltd, which is seeking Rs.84 crore over alleged violations linked to Raanjhanaa (2013), directed by Aanand and produced by Eros. Downplaying the controversy, Aanand described the matter as routine. "These are a part of life. When you step into business, such things tend to happen. I don't even know why, how, or from where this has come. But it's a legal matter, so let the legal people handle it," he told NDTV, adding, "There is a lawyer on their side, and a lawyer from here will respond too." The 54-year-old added that he did not see much substance in the allegations: "I don't think it has any meaning. Anyone can say anything at any time. So it's not something to be taken too seriously. It's more for the lawyers to deal with." In its suit, Eros International has alleged that Aanand and his production banner, Colour Yellow Media Entertainment LLP, unlawfully used the intellectual property of Raanjhanaa while promoting Tere Ishk Mein. The company has pointed to similarities such as (actor) Dhanush's character being named Shankar, mirroring Raanjhanaa's Kundan Shankar, and (actor) Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub playing a character named Murari in both films. According to The Times of India, the lawsuit was reportedly triggered by a teaser released in July 2025, which Eros claims contained phrases, tags, visuals, background score elements, and references pointing towards the fictional universe of Raanjhanaa. Eros has also objected to the use of promotional phrases like "From the world of Raanjhanaa", claiming it amounts to unauthorised usage. Eros maintains it holds exclusive rights to Raanjhanaa, including copyrights, trademarks, characters, dialogues, and sequel or remake rights, and has accused the makers of falsely implying a connection between the two films. HTC...