Producer Vinod Kumar strongly hits back at serious criminal allegations against himself and senior actors Aryaofficially branding a high-stakes complaint against the Hyderabad police as a targeted smear campaign to block their new film. The legal crisis erupted when photography equipment rental company Taher Cine Tekniq lodged a formal complaint with the Jubilee Hills police station, claiming that the filmmakers were owed a huge balance of over Rs. Rs 180 crore is spent on premium lenses and digital arrays used in the production process. Vinod Kumar broke his silence and termed the move as deliberate extortion stemming from financial disagreements over unjustified payment authorizations.
Producer Vinod Kumar denies allegations, calls complaints ‘baseless’
Responding to the allegations in an interaction with Deccan Chronicle, producer Vinod Kumar categorically denied all the allegations and said the complaint was made deliberately to damage his reputation. “This complaint is baseless and is a false publicity created by the camera company,” he said. Explaining the dispute, Vinod added, “It was just a financial disagreement between the company and me over unreasonable demands. When I refused to accede to their demands, they threatened to stop the release of the film.” He also argued that Arya’s complaint was just an attempt to tarnish his image and was baseless. “
Court allows film to be released after deposit of disputed amount
Vinod Kumar said he had approached the Ernakulam Munsif Court to seek permission to release “Ananthan Kaadu”. “The court heard the arguments of our lawyers and directed me to deposit the disputed amount with the court. After this amount was deposited, the court approved the release of the film on June 25, 2026. he said. The producer further claimed, “Following the issuance of the order, Taher Cine Tekniq filed another petition alleging that the documents submitted by us were false. “ They also filed similar charges before the Hyderabad Commercial Court stating that our documents were forged. “
Legal battle continues as payment dispute remains before courts
Vinod Kumar stressed that the issue is now a legal one and “the payment dispute is pending and has been brought before the courts.” “The complaint is an attempt to put pressure on us through false accusations,” he said, denying the accusations of deception and intimidation. He believed in the system and said the court would resolve the issue through evidence. The case continues to receive media attention and “Ananthan Kaadu” continues to be in the spotlight amid the legal dispute.
About “Ananson Kadu”
“Ananthan Kaadu” is a 2026-era political action thriller directed by Jiyen Krishnakumar and written by Murali Gopy. Set in Thiruvananthapuram in the 1990s, the film explores the political exploitation of marginalized groups; it stars Arya, Regina Cassandra and Nikhil Vimal.Disclaimer: The above article is based on ongoing legal proceedings, police complaints, and public statements from relevant parties. Allegations of cheating, criminal intimidation and forgery are part of an active dispute currently underway. This article is for entertainment purposes only.
