Mumbai: A Telugu actor is claiming that Akshay Kumar has
stolen his idea of making a film based on a reality show. Aditya Om is
not a name that will ring a bell. But Aditya, who is also a
writer-director, is claiming that he was shocked to know that Khiladi
Kumar's project is based on a concept he registered with the Writers'
Association on November 18.
"People may think that I am trying to garner publicity because a
star is involved. But I want the truth to be out," says Aditya. He
alleges that just three days after he had the concept registered, he
sees his own film's story being produced by a star!
"How is this possible? I know whose handiwork this is. But I
can't cast aspersions at this stage. I have been working on the concept
of a murder happening in a reality show house for the past several
months. And within three days of its registration, I see the story out!"
Aditya further claims that he had been speaking to project designers
about his concept. He feels someone might have leaked it out.
"I am hurt by the happenings. I have already registered a
complaint with the Writers' Association. Let's see what action is
taken." He does not want to dismiss it as a mere coincidence. Akshay
remained unavailable for comment.