Overview
- Balaji Telefilms, which issued a statement Thursday, said it has fulfilled all contractual payment obligations and rejected claims of unpaid dues.
- Vendors quoted by Mid-day alleged overdue payments tied to Bhooth Bangla of about ₹48 lakh in total, citing ₹30 lakh and ₹18 lakh bills and saying smaller crew wait longer than top vendors.
- Those alleging delays described a fraying 90‑day invoice norm, saying once a movie releases it becomes harder to secure payment, a practice crew say leaves lower‑tier workers exposed.
- Producer Ektaa R Kapoor posted public notes Wednesday praising Akshay Kumar’s discipline and regular output, arguing that prolific actors keep commerce moving and create jobs across the industry.
- Kapoor also thanked director Priyadarshan, called Bhooth Bangla the biggest hit of her career, quoted his focus on producer profits, and highlighted reports placing worldwide collections near ₹200–₹231 crore, with recent coverage linking fresh pay claims to a wider pattern seen in other productions.