Breaking: Delhi HC stays release of Vikram starrer ‘Veera Dheera Dooran’!

Big news: Delhi Hight Court has postponed the release of Chiyaan Vikram’s upcoming Tamil film “Veera Dheera Sooran” for 4 weeks. The film was going to release today (27 March), but this decision was taken due to legal battle between producer and rights holder.

What happened? Full Masala

Court’s Order:

Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora stayed the release of the film for 4 weeks

Reason: HR Pictures (producer) did not give required documents to Lavy Entertainment

Rs. 51 crore rights deal. 7 crore was pending

Important things about the case:

Conditions of the agreement:

HR Pictures had to deliver documents to Lvy Entertainment 14 days ago

CBFC Certificate (Tamil version) was received on 22 March – very late!

Materials were not given for dubbing and Hindi release

Money matter:

Lvy had already received Rs. 44 crore

Ready to pay Rs. 7 crore balance within 24 hours after court order

Court’s Sterm Message:

“Producer did not follow the conditions of the agreement”

“Releasing without delivering documents is a breach of contract”

“Lvy should pay the balance amount, producer will have to supply materials within 48 hours”

What will happen now?

The film will not be released till the end of April
Vikram fans will have to wait a little longer

Public Reaction:

“The producer was unfair to the fans!”
“The court took the right decision – contracts do matter”