Picture House Media Ltd which has intiated a Civil and Criminal Proceedings on Shruti Hassan for a breach of contract, withdrew the case after Tamil Film Producers Council and South Indian Film Artists Association intervened. Mr Kalaippuli Thanu, President, Mr T Siva, Secretary of Tamil Film Producers Council and Mr Sarath Kumar, President of South Indian Film Artistes Association discussed with Picture House Media Ltd and suggested a way forward to settle the contentious issues.
Picture House Media Ltd heeded the advice of these industry bodies and decided to withdraw its case against Shruti Hassan. Shruti Hassan’s lawyers further complicated the case by denying receiving an advance of Rs 10,00,000/- (rupees ten lakhs only). Even though equipped with enough proofs, the Producer decided to back out keeping in mind the cordial relations in the industry and to ensure that the clout of Council and Association is respected.
Picture House Media Ltd decided to withdraw the case despite suffering monetary losses. But Shruti Hassan should learn to be professional in adhering to the contracts she sign. Tamannah has replaced Shruti Hassan in the film starring Nagarjuna and Karthi. She already joined the movie shoot.