It is well known that Superstar Mahesh Babu’s landmark film, which is currently on floors in Dehradun, has been facing a legal battle with producer PVP. Here is the full backstory of this issue.
Mahesh Babu initially committed to sign a three film deal for PVP after the debacle of Aagadu. The production house promised a hefty remuneration for Mahesh at that time. But, due to some reasons, the agreement was done for two films. The first film in their combination is Brahmotsavam. After the film tanked heavily at box office, Mahesh asked PVP to start working on next project with Vamshi Paidipalli and wanted to commence it immediately once the story is finalized.
PVP quickly started the pre production activities and spent nearly 3 Crores for story development. But, due to some differences with PVP, Vamshi Paidipalli approached Dil Raju and Aswini Dutt and officially announced the project leaving PVP in a blind spot.
Following this, PVP proceeded legally and filed a case with sealed cover script in Chennai high court. PVP got a stay on this project in November 2016. Vamshi Paidipalli and Dil Raju claimed that the story of their film is entirely different one and has not nexus with PVP’s film. But, PVP asserted that their claims doesn’t hold water as he has finalized character artists long back and Allari Naresh was roped in at that time itself.
As the tussle continued, Mahesh wrapped up Bharat Ane Nenu and was ready to start working on Vamshi Paidipalli’s project. This is when Namrata intervened and wanted to settle the issue with PVP. She met PVP at a mutual friend’s house and offered PVP a partnership in the project. She agreed to convice Dil Raju and make this into a joint production.
Meanwhile, Dil Raju and his team were hoping that the stay would be vacated and never wanted to meet PVP to settle the issue. The first hearing of the case was held on June 4th and the next hearing was held on June 11th. As Dil Raju’s lawyer didn’t attend due to personal reasons, the court moved the hearing to this 18th.
In the meantime, Dil Raju and team started shooting in Dehradun on this 17th, which is against the stay and contempt of the court. So, the judge is very serious on the team for defying the court’s orders.
PVP strongly believes that the decision will come in his favour. Sources close to PVP said his involvement in the project is a foregone conclusion. Additionally,he might take a commitment from Vamshi Paidipalli to do another project in future.
So, let’s hope the issue is settled amicably and the project proceeds smoothly.
