Indian filmmaker sues Netflix for alleged plot theft in ‘Squid Game’

Indian filmmaker Soham Shah has sued Netflix for allegedly copying the plot of his 2009 film “Luck” for the hit series “Squid Game.” Shah claims striking similarities in plot, characters, and themes. Netflix denies the allegations, stating “Squid Game” was created by Hwang Dong-hyuk. Shah seeks compensation and a court order to stop Netflix from violating his copyrights. “Squid Game” became Netflix’s most successful launch, with 1.65 billion hours streamed in four weeks. A second season is set to debut on December 26, with a final season planned for 2025.READ FULL