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Actor Rajkiran Seeks Bail in Rs 40 Lakh Case
9 Sep
Summary
- Veteran actor Rajkiran is seeking anticipatory bail from Madras High Court.
- The case involves an alleged unpaid advance of Rs 40 lakh for a film.
- Rajkiran contends the dispute is civil, not criminal in nature.
Veteran Tamil actor Rajkiran has approached the Madras High Court to secure anticipatory bail. This action follows the registration of a criminal case against him related to a financial dispute.
The case initiated after a film producer filed a complaint concerning an alleged unpaid advance. Rajkiran had received Rs 50 lakh from producer Saravanan in 2022 for a film that did not commence as planned. The producer sought the return of the advance, leading to discussions through the Producers' Council.
According to the complaint, Rajkiran returned Rs 10 lakh in 2025, but the remaining Rs 40 lakh was reportedly not settled. This prompted the producer to seek official action. Consequently, a case was registered against Rajkiran at the Minjur police station on August 28, following a Ponneri Magistrate Court order.
Rajkiran's anticipatory bail petition asserts that the dispute is civil in nature, arising several years after the initial agreement. He argues that the case has been unnecessarily given a criminal context. The actor seeks protection from arrest as he contests the producer's allegations. The Madras High Court is expected to hear his plea soon, with the outcome critical for the next steps in the legal proceedings. Rajkiran is known for his roles in films like 'En Rasavin Manasile' and 'Nandha'.
