Overview
- In an official statement, Raaj Shaandilyaa said he served a termination notice to Balaji Telefilms more than two weeks ago and that no civil case has been filed to challenge it.
- He described purported criminal allegations linked to the dispute as exaggerated and baseless, adding that he will respond through proper legal channels.
- Industry reports say Balaji issued legal notices to Shaandilyaa, producer Ashwin Varde and Akshay Kumar’s Cape of Good Films, leading to a halt of the 25‑day Lucknow schedule slated to begin March 2.
- Sources reported the March dates for Akshay Kumar, Manoj Bajpayee and Paresh Rawal were released, creating uncertainty around the immediate production timeline.
- Balaji has not made a public counter‑statement as parties seek a resolution, with observers cautioning that prolonged talks could trigger delays given the cast’s upcoming commitments.