CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has issued an interim order restraining the release of the film Vaa Vaathiyaar starring actor Karthi over unpaid dues of the producer.

The film, directed by Nalan Kumarasamy and produced by Studio Green Gnanavel Raja, was made with Karthi in the lead role. The film crew had planned to release Vaa Vaathiyaar in theatres on Friday, December 5.

The Official Assignee of the Madras High Court filed a petition stating that businessman S Arjunlal Sunderdas had been declared insolvent in 2014. The High Court had appointed an Official Assignee to administer his properties.

It further stated that Studio Green, the film production company, had borrowed Rs 10.35 crore from Arjunlal. With interest, the amount has now increased to Rs 21.78 crore.

The petition requeste

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