director Sudha Congar He filed a legal case against the makers of his latest movie ‘Parashakti’ for not paying full salary as per the contract. In this incident, the director sued as plaintiff Madras High Court Despite various demands, the production company still owes Rs 8.39 crore. This has recently become one of the burning issues in the Tamil film industry.
Madras High Court hears plea, puts ‘Parashakti’ on hold on satellite deal
According to Bar and Bench reports, Sudha Kongara’s petition alleging that the production company failed to pay her contract amount despite multiple follow-ups, left her with no option but to seek legal relief. Hearing the matter, the Madras High Court directed that no satellite release-related transactions or contracts linked to ‘parashakti’ should be entered into till July 8. The interim order will remain in place until the court hears the matter further, marking the biggest breakthrough in the ongoing dispute.
Director also seeks ban against release’ Idhayam Murali ‘
Sudha Kongara has also sought legal intervention regarding another project backed by the same production banner ‘Idhyam Murali’. In his plea, he has requested the court to stay the film’s scheduled theatrical release on July 10 until his pending dues are settled. The director argued that the producers should not be allowed to go ahead with the release of another film when he has contractual dues.
The industry is awaiting the hearing of the high-profile case on July 8
The next hearing in the case is scheduled for July 8, and the outcome is expected to play a crucial role in deciding the future of ‘Idhyam Murali’. The court’s ruling will determine whether the ban on satellite rights remains in effect and whether further orders will be passed on the film’s upcoming release. In the wake of this legal battle, the case has attracted a lot of discussion across the Kollywood industry.
About ‘Parashakti’
‘Parashakti’ featuring Sivakarthikeyan, Srileela and Atharva in lead roles released for Pangal 2026 and became a superhit at the box office. GV Prakash Kumar has scored the music, while cameos by Rana Daggubati and Basil Joseph add more energy to the film.Disclaimer: Information in this report is based on legal hearings reported by third-party sources. The details provided represent allegations made by the parties involved and are not proven facts. The case is ongoing, the final decision has not been made. The publication does not claim that the allegations are true.
