Karthi Annagaru Vostaru Faces Financial Roadblock

Karthi's highly anticipated film Vaa Vaathiyaar (titled Annagaru Vostaru in Telugu), directed by Nalan Kumarasamy, was set to hit theaters on December 12. However, financial hurdles have thrown its release into uncertainty. Production began in 2023 but faced multiple delays, and now a legal battle adds to the challenges.

The Madras High Court has issued a temporary stay on the film’s release due to a ₹21.78 crore loan dispute between producer K.E. Gnanavel Raja and investor Arjunlal Sundardas. The court demands repayment before any screening, citing repeated delays in settling the dues despite previous extensions.

Studio Green, the production house, is accused of failing to repay the loan, which ballooned from ₹10.35 crore with interest. The court has asked the producer to clear the amount or submit the film’s revenue, leaving Vaa Vaathiyaar stuck with just days to go. Fans are anxiously waiting for a resolution.

With the stay in place, the film’s release hangs in the balance. The producer must settle the issue by December 12 to meet the planned launch. For now, the fate of Vaa Vaathiyaar remains uncertain, leaving fans and the industry eager for the next move.