director Sudha Kongara A legal case has been filed against the producers of her latest film Parasakthi for allegedly not paying her full salary as per the agreement. Director files suit in court madras high court It said that despite repeated requests, the production house still owes Rs 83.90 million. This has become one of the most pressing issues in the Tamil film industry in recent times.
Madras High Court hears plea, suspends ‘Parasakthi’ satellite deal
According to Bar and Bench, Sudha Kongara claimed in the petition that the production company failed to pay her contract payments despite multiple follow-up actions, leaving her with no option but to seek legal redress. After hearing the matter, the Madras High Court directed that no transactions or agreements related to satellite release related to ‘Parasakthi’ should be carried out before July 8. The interim directions will remain in force until the matter is heard further by the courts, making this the biggest development in the ongoing dispute.
The director also sought a ban on the release of ” Idayam Murari ‘
Sudha Kongara has also sought legal intervention in connection with another project “Idhayam Murali” backed by the same production banner. In her plea, she asked the court to restrain the film, scheduled to open in theaters on July 10, until her pending paycheck is resolved. The director argued that the producers should not be allowed to move forward with releasing another film without her paying contract fees.
Industry awaits July 8 hearing on high-profile case
The next hearing in the case is scheduled for July 8 and the outcome is expected to play a key role in deciding the future of ‘Idhayam Murali’. The court’s decision will determine whether the ban on satellite rights remains in force and whether further orders are issued regarding the film’s upcoming release. In light of this legal battle, the case has sparked widespread discussion across the Kollywood industry.
About “Palashakti”
Parasakthi starring Sivakarthikeyan, Sreeleela and Atharvaa released in Pongal 2026 and became a hit at the box office. GV Prakash Kumar has scored music for the film and the cameos of Rana Daggubati and Basil Joseph add more power to the film.Disclaimer: The information in this report is based on legal hearings reported by third-party sources. The details provided represent only allegations by the parties involved and are not proven facts. The case is ongoing and a final verdict has not yet been reached. The publication did not claim the allegations were true.