Madras High Court Orders Gautham Vasudev Menon to Return Rs 4.25 Crores The Madras High Court has directed director Gautham Vasudev Menon to repay Rs 4.25 crores to producer Elred Kumar, overturning a 2022 single judge’s order that mandated the same. The court’s decision came after reviewing an appeal filed by Menon, who contested the earlier ruling. The case revolves around a film project titled Production No 6, which was intended to star Silambarasan TR but was never made. Menon had received the advance payment from Kumar, owner of RS Infotainment, in 2008 to produce the film. However, the project was abandoned, leading Kumar to file a case against Menon in the Madras High Court. In 2022, a single judge ruled that Menon must return the full amount, citing the failure to complete the film. Menon subsequently appealed the decision, arguing the initial order was unjust. On March 23, 2026, a bench comprising Justices P Velmurugan and K Govindarajan Thilakavathi reviewed the case. The court upheld the appeal, nullifying the single judge’s order and reinstating the requirement for Menon to return the Rs 4.25 crores to Kumar. The ruling emphasizes the legal principle that financial obligations tied to unfulfilled contractual commitments must be honored, even if the project was not completed. The case highlights the complexities of contractual disputes in the film industry, where advances for unmade projects often lead to legal battles. Kumar’s claim underscores the risks producers face when investing in projects that fail to materialize, while Menon’s appeal reflects the director’s defense of his position. The court’s decision reaffirms the importance of accountability in such agreements, setting a precedent for similar cases.#madras_high_court #gautham_vasudev_menon #elred_kumar #rs_infotainment #production_no_6
Gautham Vasudev Menon loses case in Madras High Court, ordered to pay ₹4.25 crore to R.S. Infotainment A Division Bench of the Madras High Court dismissed Gautham Vasudev Menon’s appeal against a single judge’s order to pay ₹4.25 crore to R.S. Infotainment, along with interest at 12% per annum from May 2010. The court upheld the decision of Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy, who had ruled in favor of the production house in a civil suit filed in 2013. The case centered on Menon’s alleged failure to complete an untitled film referred to as “production no. 6.” R.S. Infotainment had accused Menon of not fulfilling his obligations under a contract, seeking ₹13.5 crore. Menon and his partnership firm contested the suit, arguing that R.S. Infotainment had not paid the full amount and that the film was completed under a different title. They claimed the movie, initially titled “Nithya,” was released in 2012 as Neethaane En Ponvasantham and that their obligations were fulfilled. Menon himself testified in the case, appearing as both a witness and subject to cross-examination. The court, however, rejected Menon’s claims, stating there was no evidence that the ₹4.25 crore paid by R.S. Infotainment was used for producing the film. The judge directed Menon and his firm to repay the amount, plus interest, and cover legal costs totaling ₹12 lakh, including ₹9.57 lakh in court fees and ₹2.5 lakh in lawyer’s fees. The ruling emphasized that the production house’s financial commitment was not tied to the film’s eventual release under a different title. The case highlights ongoing legal disputes in the film industry, where contractual obligations and financial commitments often lead to protracted litigation.#madras_high_court #gautham_vasudev_menon #r_s_infotainment #neethaane_en_ponvasantham #civil_suit
Madras High Court Issues Interim Stay in Sridevi Property Dispute The Madras High Court has temporarily halted proceedings in a property dispute involving the late actress Sridevi, granting an interim stay to the case. The order was issued to pause legal actions in a civil court in Chengalpattu, where competing claims over a piece of land along Chennai's East Coast Road were being contested. The court’s decision provides relief to Sridevi’s family, who have been challenging the validity of the claims. The dispute centers on a 4.77-acre plot purchased by Sridevi in 1988 from the family of Sambandha Mudaliar. Court records indicate that the actress and her family have held and used the property for over three decades. The conflict emerged when three individuals, including Natarajan and Sivagami—identified as the son and daughter of Chandrasekaran Mudaliar’s second wife—obtained a legal heir certificate and filed a civil suit in Chengalpattu, asserting their right to a share of the property. Sridevi’s husband, film producer Boney Kapoor, along with their daughters Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor, contested the suit in the Chengalpattu court, requesting its dismissal. However, the court rejected their plea, stating that issues of title and ownership could only be resolved after a full trial. The Kapoor family, dissatisfied with this ruling, appealed to the Madras High Court, arguing that the claimants had fraudulently secured the legal heir certificate through fabricated documents. In their petition, the Kapoors alleged that the claimants misrepresented facts to obtain the certificate from the Tambaram Tahsildar office in 2005.#janhvi_kapoor #madras_high_court #boney_kapoor #khushi_kapoor #sridevi
Boney Kapoor moves Madras High Court over Sridevi’s Chennai property dispute Boney Kapoor and his daughters Jahnvi Kapoor and Kushi Kapoor have filed a petition in the Madras High Court to challenge an order from the additional district court in Chengalpattu. The court had rejected their request to dismiss a lawsuit filed by three individuals claiming rights to a 4.77-acre plot on East Coast Road, which Sridevi purchased in 1988. The petition seeks to overturn the additional district court’s decision, which allowed the case to proceed despite the Kapoor family’s arguments. The petitioners assert that Sridevi acquired the land from Sambandam Mudaliyar in 1988 and has held possession of it since then. However, in 2025, a woman named Chandrababu, along with her children Sivakami and Natarajan, filed a suit against the Kapoor family. Chandrababu claimed to be the wife of Chandrasekharan, the son of Sambandam Mudaliyar, and therefore entitled to a share of the property. The court, however, did not dismiss the suit, despite Chandrababu’s status as the second wife of Chandrasekharan. Chandrasekharan was already married to another woman before Chandrababu, and their marriage is considered invalid under Indian law. The additional district court, presided over by Justice TV Thamilselvi, adjourned the case to March 26, 2026, pending further proceedings. The Kapoor family’s petition argues that the court’s refusal to dismiss the case undermines their legal claim to the property, which they assert was legally transferred to Sridevi. The dispute highlights the complexities of property rights in cases involving multiple claims and contested marital relationships. The Madras High Court’s ruling will determine whether the Kapoor family’s ownership of the land can be upheld against the claims of Chandrababu and her family.#madras_high_court #kushi_kapoor #boney_kapoor #jahnvi_kapoor #chandrababu
The review screening of actor Vijay's upcoming film Jana Nayagan by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has been postponed, according to sources. Originally scheduled to take place on Monday, the event was delayed due to the illness of a committee member. The CBFC will now convene a revising committee to re-examine the film before issuing its final certification. A CBFC board member will oversee the process, with a new set of advisory panel members joining the committee for the screening. The exact date for the rescheduled review has not yet been announced. The production house, KVN Productions, received notification of the postponement on Sunday. The delay follows complications in the certification process, which initially pushed back the film's original release date of January 9. Earlier, the CBFC had reviewed the film in December 2025 and recommended certain edits, which the makers implemented. However, the issue resurfaced when a member of the original evaluating committee filed a complaint alleging the film offended religious sentiments and failed to consult the armed forces before using their logos. In response, the CBFC chairperson referred the film to a revising committee for re-evaluation. In January, KVN Productions had also filed a petition with the Madras High Court challenging the CBFC's decision to send the film for a fresh review. Recently, the producers submitted a request to withdraw the petition from the court registry. Jana Nayagan features an ensemble cast including Mamitha Baiju, Bobby Deol, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Priyamani, Pooja Hegde, and Narain. The film's certification process has been marked by repeated delays and legal challenges, highlighting the complexities of navigating regulatory scrutiny in the film industry.#central_board_of_film_certification #kvn_productions #jana_nayagan #madras_high_court #bobby_deol
