Kalanithi Maran breathes easy

Sun Group chairman Kalanithi Maran was accused of not paying the full amount agreed upon the television rights for Vijay starrer 'Kaavalan' between him and producer Sakthi Chidambaram. The director cum producer of the film had made a formal police complaint regarding the same on Kalanithi Maran.
However the Madras High Court has directed the police not to arrest Sun Group chairman Kalanithi Maran as of now and the further hearing of the case is scheduled for December 18.
In his complaint, Sakthi Chidambaram stated that he had entered into an agreement with Sun TV Network for telecasting Vijay starrer 'Kaavalan', for Rs 5.5 crore, but however, the film was telecast on Sun TV before the entire amount was paid alleged Sakthi Chidambaram.
Based on his complaint, a case was registered against Maran and his associates under different sections of the IPC.