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India Today
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Kerala High Court refuses to quash cheating case against Manjummel Boys producers
In a development that spells legal trouble for the makers of the blockbuster Malayalam film 'Manjummel Boys', the Kerala High Court declined to quash criminal proceedings in a cheating case filed against them. The court, through a single bench headed by Justice VG Arun, also made it clear that the investigation into the matter may petition was filed by actor and producer Soubin Shahir along with fellow producers Babu Shahir and Shawn Antony, who jointly produced Manjummel Boys under the banner of Parava Films. The court dismissed their plea, paving the way for the case to proceed through the criminal justice case was registered by Kochi Maradu police based on a complaint by Siraj Valiyathara Hameed, a resident of Aroor. Siraj alleged that the producers had assured him a 40 per cent profit share in exchange for an investment of Rs 7 crore towards the production of Manjummel Boys. Despite the film becoming a box-office success, he claimed that he had not received the promised share of the profits. In response, the producers contended that Siraj had failed to remit the agreed investment on time, causing disruptions to the film's shooting schedule and resulting in delays. The complaint was taken up by the police following directions from the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court in in 2024, Manjummel Boys has become the second highest-grossing Malayalam film in history. The court's decision means the allegations surrounding its financing and profit distribution will now continue to be scrutinised by investigating IN THIS STORY#Kerala
India Today
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Court refuses to quash cheating case against 'Manjummel Boys' producers
The Kerala High Court on Friday declined to quash criminal proceedings in a cheating case involving the producers of Malayalam blockbuster Manjummel Boys, including popular actor-producer Soubin VG Arun, heading the single-judge bench, dismissed the petition filed by Shahir and co-producers Babu Shahir and Shawn trio, who produced the film under the banner Parava Films, sought to terminate the ongoing criminal case registered by the Kochi Maradu The case stems from a complaint filed by Siraj Valiyathara Hameed, a resident of Aroor, who claimed he was promised a 40 per cent share of the profits in return for a Rs 7 crore investment in the Manjummel Boys becoming a major commercial success, Siraj alleged that he was not paid the promised share of the producers refuted the allegations, asserting that Siraj failed to provide the investment amount on time, which allegedly caused delays and disruptions in the film's shooting schedule. Nevertheless, the complaint was taken forward following directions from the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court in Boys that released in 2024 is the second highest grossing Malayalam film of all time. The film was reportedly produced on a budget of Rs 20 crore, ended up earning Rs 250 crore globally. The film, which is based on a real story, received rave reviews. The survival thriller is an ode to friendship. Soubhin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, Ganapathi S Poduval, Deepak Parambol and several others played pivotal roles in the Reel
New Indian Express
15-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Forest department invites public ire for KSRTC bus seizure
KOCHI: The people are unhappy with the forest department. Its decision to impound a KSRTC luxury bus for 24 days for causing the death of a deer in Wayanad and the revision of guidelines for sanctioning compensation to dependents of wild animal attack victims have not gone down well with the public. On April 19, the forest department impounded a KSRTC Scania bus plying between Thiruvananthapuram and Bengaluru after it hit a deer at Muthanga in Wayanad. A case was registered under Section 9 of the Wildlife Protection Act and the bus was kept in custody for 24 days, leading to huge loss to the KSRTC. The bus was released on May 13 after the KSRTC executed a bond worth Rs 13 lakh before the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court in Sultan Bathery. 'It (the April 19 incident) was an accident. The deer suddenly crossed the road (and got hit by the bus). However, the forest department registered a case for hunting, entirely ignoring the fact that it was an accident. If this is its approach towards a public sector firm you can imagine what will happen if the accused is a person,' said Paul Mathews, a farmer in Sultan Bathery. A forest official said that the case was registered as per the law and that the department cannot bypass rules. Forest Minister A K Saseendran, too, said the department did not do anything to deliberately cause difficulty to the KSRTC.
New Indian Express
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Here to correct and be corrected, says Vedan
IDUKKI: 'Youth should not get influenced by me in certain matters. I am here to correct myself and be corrected,' Hirandas Murali, popularly known as Vedan, told the large crowd that had assembled for his musical event at Vazhathope in Idukki on Monday. The 30-year-old rapper was performing at the 'Ente Keralam' exhibition-cum-trade fest held in connection with the fourth anniversary of the LDF government. Though Vedan's programme was earlier planned to be held at the 'Ente Keralam' venue on April 29, it was cancelled by the Idukki district administration in the backdrop of his arrest in a ganja case. After being released on bail, the popular rapper was arrested again the same day by the Kodanad forest range officials for allegedly wearing a chain embedded with a leopard tooth. Vedan was slapped with non-bailable charges under multiple sections of the Wildlife Protection Act. However, the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court in Perumbavoor granted him conditional bail on April 30, citing a lack of prima facie evidence. With Vedan receiving widespread support, especially on social media, the government too came out in support of the rapper, offering him a chance again to perform at the valedictory function of the 'Ente Keralam' event. The large crowd that thronged the Vocational HSS ground on the night comprised people of all ages. Arun Das, from Ponkunnam in Kottayam district, said Vedan represents the common man and his songs speak of the issues faced by the common people. 'Nobody can suppress Vedan's voice and he will continue singing for the people who love him,' he said.
New Indian Express
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Rapper Vedan set to perform at Kerala government event today
IDUKKI: In a notable shift in stance, the Kerala government has decided to reinstate rapper Vedan's programme at the 'Ente Keralam' event in Vazhathope, Idukki, days after cancelling it following his arrest in a drug case. The move comes amid growing criticism over the aggressive action taken by some forest officials, which both the CPM leadership and Forest Minister A K Saseendran later termed 'overzealous'. Hirandas Murali, popular as Vedan, was originally scheduled to perform at the 'Ente Keralam' venue on April 29 as part of celebrations marking the fourth anniversary of the state government. However, his arrest on April 28 for alleged possession of ganja led the Idukki district administration to call off the show. He was arrested again the same day under the Wildlife Protection Act for allegedly wearing a chain with what was suspected to be a leopard's tooth. The tide turned after the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court in Perumbavoor granted him bail on April 30, citing lack of evidence to support the charges under the Wildlife Protection Act violation. The court noted that the pendant could not be confirmed as leopard tooth and there was no link to hunting or illegal trade. Following the court's observation, the government rescheduled Vedan's performance for Monday, at 8pm , at the Vazhathope Government Vocational Higher Secondary School ground.
