Actor Vikram’s much-anticipated film Veera Dheera Sooran faced legal hurdles on its release day, leading to the cancellation of several shows across theaters. Reports suggest that the Delhi High Court intervened after B4U filed a petition against the film’s producer, Riya Shibu, over a contractual dispute related to its OTT rights.
Shows Cancelled Amid Legal Dispute
According to a Times Now report, Veera Dheera Sooran ran into legal trouble, resulting in early morning shows before 10 am being canceled across PVR and Cinepolis theaters. However, screenings were expected to resume in the afternoon following a court directive.
B4U has sought compensation from the production house, HR Pictures, claiming that the producer failed to honor an agreement regarding the film’s OTT rights before its theatrical release. The Delhi High Court placed an interim stay on the release until 10:30 am on Thursday, impacting the 9 am shows.
Court Orders ₹7 Crore Deposit
Sun News reported that the Delhi HC directed the film’s producer to deposit ₹7 crore immediately and submit all necessary documents within 48 hours. Additionally, 123Telugu reported that premiere shows of the film in the United States were also canceled due to the legal dispute.
About Veera Dheera Sooran
Veera Dheera Sooran, also stylized as Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2, is directed by SU Arun Kumar and features music by GV Prakash Kumar. The cast includes SJ Suryah, Suraj Venjaramoodu (making his Tamil debut), Dushara Vijayan, and Siddique.
The film follows Kaali, a provision store owner and family man entangled in a dangerous crime network and a mysterious mission. Interestingly, the film is planned as a two-part series, with Part 1 yet to begin production.
With the legal hurdles affecting its theatrical release, it remains to be seen how soon Veera Dheera Sooran can overcome these challenges and fully hit the big screens.
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