Bombay High Court directs makers of Tu Hai Meri Kiran to deposit Rs. 8.85 crores before release
Here's the latest box office buzz making the rounds:
The movie is scheduled to rollout in cinemas on October 23.
Adding to this, Justice Amit Borkar substantially allowed AND Movie Products LLP's petition seeking protection of its investment and contractual rights in the movie. The Court observed that stopping the movie's rollout entirely would disregard the money and effort invested in its production. However, it also shared that the movie should not be commercially exploited without securing the co-producer's investment.
Meanwhile, The dispute stems from a co-production agreement signed on March 27, 2024, under which both parties agreed to contribute Rs. 7.50 crore rupees each, plus GST, towards a movie budget of Rs. 15 crores plus GST. AND Movie Products shared that it invested Rs. 8.85 crore rupees between March 2024 and January 2025 but did not receive repayment as agreed.
Notably, Under the agreement, Echelon was required to repay the investment within 13 months of signing the contract or three weeks before the movie's first rollout, whichever came earlier. The Court held that the repayment deadline expired on April 27, 2025, and the later announcement of the movie's rollout date could not extend it.
As per the latest buzz, The dispute escalated after a cheque for Rs. 7.50 crores issued by Echelon through Vishal Rana was dishonoured in January 2026. AND Movie Products subsequently approached the High Court after the movie's October rollout was revealed.
In further updates, Echelon argued that repayment depended on the movie's earnings and pointed to AND Movie Products' participation in Instagram promotions. However, the Court held that promotional activities did not waive the repayment obligation or remove the requirement for the co-producer's consent before third-party exploitation agreements could be signed.
On top of that, The Court directed Echelon to deposit Rs. 8.85 crores, with 15% annual interest calculated from the respective investment dates, within three working days. If it fails to comply, the movie cannot be commercially exploited.
Echelon must also disclose its existing and proposed exploitation agreements, maintain movie revenues in a separate designated account and provide regular accounts. The company has been directed to obtain AND Movie Products' contractual consent before entering into exploitation agreements and correct or withdraw publicity credits that do not comply with the agreed producer credits.
Source: Bollywood Hungama