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RGV Faces Rs. 29.67 Cr Legal Demand!
29 Oct
Summary
- Eclatant Films demands Rs. 29.67 crores from filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma.
- A legal notice was issued on October 15, 2026, for outstanding dues.
- A prior NOC is required for RGV's film associations until dues are cleared.
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma is facing a major financial dispute amounting to Rs. 29.67 crores. Eclatant Films Private Limited issued a public notice on October 31, 2026, demanding this payment from Varma.
The production house previously sent a legal notice on October 15, 2026, calling for the settlement of Rs. 29,67,64,000, which includes accumulated interest. This dispute originates from an April 10, 2010 agreement, with reference also made to a Bombay High Court order from April 17, 2013.
Eclatant Films has stipulated that Varma must obtain a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) before engaging in any film production, direction, or writing activities with third parties. This requirement stands until the full outstanding amount is cleared. Producers, distributors, broadcasters, and streaming platforms are cautioned against proceeding with any transactions involving Varma without the necessary written approval, or they risk legal action.
If Varma fails to clear the dues by October 30, 2026, Eclatant Films intends to assert its contractual rights over his share, interests, and exploitation rights in films covered by the agreement. Parties transacting without the requisite NOC will do so at their own peril.
