Producer Vinod Kumar has come out strongly against the serious criminal allegations leveled against himself and the veteran actor Arya:officially pointed to a high-stakes complaint by the Hyderabad police as a targeted smear campaign designed to stop their new movie. The legal crisis erupted when camera equipment rental company Taher Cine Tekniq filed a formal complaint with the Jubilee Hills Police Station, claiming that the filmmakers had not paid a huge balance of over Rs. 1.80 crore for premium lenses and digital arrays used during production. Breaking his silence, Vinod Kumar labeled the move as calculated extortion stemming from a financial misunderstanding over an unreasonable payment order.
Producer Vinod Kumar dismissed the allegations, calling the complaint ‘baseless’
Responding to the accusations in an interaction with Deccan Chronicle, producer Vinod Kumar strongly denied all the allegations and called the complaint a deliberate attempt to malign his reputation. “The complaint is completely baseless and false propaganda made by the camera company,” he said. Clarifying the dispute, Vinod added, “It was just a financial disagreement between the company and me due to an unreasonable demand. He also defended Arya, saying, “The complaint filed against Arya is only meant to tarnish his image and there is no truth in it.”
The Court allowed the release of the film after depositing the disputed amount
Vinod Kumar said that he has approached the Ernakulam Munsif Court to get permission for the release of ‘Ananthan Kaadu.’ “The court heard the arguments of our lawyer and directed me to deposit the disputed amount in the court. After depositing the amount, the court gave permission for the release of the film on June 25, 2026,” he said. The producer further claimed, “After the release order, Taher Cine Tekniq filed another petition alleging that the documents submitted by us are fake. They also moved the Commercial Court in Hyderabad with the same claim that our documents were forged.
The legal battle continues as the payment dispute remains before the courts
Stressing that the issue is now a legal matter, Vinod Kumar said, “The payment dispute is sub judice and is before the courts.” “The complaint is an attempt to put pressure on us through false allegations,” he said, denying the allegations of fraud and threats. Believing in the system, he stated that the issue will be decided by the courts through evidence. The case continues to receive media attention with ‘Ananthan Kaadu’ remaining in the limelight amid legal battles.
About ‘Ananthan Kaadu’
‘Ananthan Kaadu’ is a 2026 period political action thriller directed by Jiyen Krishnakumar and written by Murali Gopy. The film is set in 1990s Thiruvananthapuram and explores the political exploitation of marginalized groups; it stars Arya, Regina Cassandra, and Nikhila Vimal.Disclaimer: The above article is based on ongoing legal proceedings, police complaints and public statements made by the parties involved. Allegations of fraud, criminal intimidation, and document forgery are part of an active dispute that is currently being litigated. This article is for informational and entertainment purposes only.