Yash’s Mother Files FIR Alleging Rs 65 Lakh Fraud by Film Promoter

Overview

• Producer Pushpalatha’s complaint names PRO Harish Arasu along with Manu, Nitin, Mahesh Guru and Swarnalatha (Rannayak).
• She alleges total outlays of Rs 64,87,700, citing Rs 10 lakh paid on May 18, Rs 5 lakh on May 21, additional Rs 24 lakh via various channels, and Rs 4 lakh cash on July 31 for print ads.
• The filing states that promised publicity for Kothalavadi did not materialize for the August 1 release after a July 23 trailer launch, leaving promoters unpaid and forcing an actor to cover Rs 21,75,000.
• Pushpalatha claims Harish issued threats, sought Rs 27 lakh back when questioned, orchestrated negative publicity, and that she and the director received threatening calls on August 15.
• She says the parties initially agreed on a Rs 23 lakh publicity fee and adds that she obtained a court injunction and approached the Film Chamber of Commerce and the PR Association.