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Filmmaker Faces Rs 29 Crore Legal Storm
1 Nov
Summary
- Ram Gopal Varma received a legal notice seeking Rs. 29.67 crore.
- The debt includes principal amount and Rs. 11.38 crore interest.
- Production house warned other industry players against Varma's films.
Ram Gopal Varma has reportedly been served a legal notice by Eclatant Films Private Limited, demanding payment of Rs. 29.67 crore. This sum includes a principal amount along with Rs. 11.38 crore in accrued interest, stemming from a 2010 agreement. The Bombay High Court had previously upheld this contract on April 17, 2013.
Eclatant Films alleges that Varma failed to obtain their written No Objection Certificate (NOC) before undertaking specific film projects, as stipulated by their agreement. This condition reportedly applied to his roles as producer, director, or writer on relevant films.
Beyond Varma, the production house has also alerted producers, distributors, broadcasters, and OTT platforms about the situation. They are cautioned against engaging in any business with Varma and warned against acquiring or streaming his associated films. Eclatant Films has indicated the possibility of invoking a contractual lien on his film earnings if dues remain unpaid.
In parallel, Ram Gopal Varma is preparing for his upcoming crime drama, 'Police Company', slated for a June 4, 2027 release. The film features an ensemble cast including Harshvardhan Rane, Fardeen Khan, and Fatima Sana Shaikh. He is also connected to another project, 'Police Station Mein Bhoot'.
