P.S Shamnas

The Kerala High Court has mandated mediation for disputes involving actor Nivin Pauly, producer P.S. Shamnas, and director Abrid Shine. The court also directed police to refrain from coercive action against Shamnas pending mediation. Allegations of forged signatures and financial impropriety are central to these ongoing legal battles, with a senior advocate appointed to oversee the process.

Actor Nivin Pauly appeared in court to record his statement regarding a film title forgery dispute involving 'Action Hero Biju 2.' The case escalated with counter-allegations of cheating and criminal breach of trust, stemming from a financial disagreement over the film 'Mahaveeryar.' Nivin's complaint alleges fraudulent title acquisition, while the counter-complaint claims a breach of payment and distribution rights agreements.

Nivin Pauly has accused producer P.S. Shamnas of forging documents related to 'Action Hero Biju 2', filing a police complaint in Kochi. The FIR alleges Shamnas submitted falsified documents to the Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce to fraudulently acquire film rights initially held by Pauly's production company. This dispute follows Shamnas's prior claim of financial losses against Pauly and director Abrid Shine.

A Vaikom court granted Nivin Pauly significant relief, ordering a criminal complaint against producer PS Shamnas for allegedly misleading the court to falsely implicate the actor and director. Meanwhile, Pauly's film 'Sarvam Maya' is a box office hit, crossing Rs 69 crore in India net after 22 days.

Junior actor Shafeeq, known as ‘Alku’ and recognized from 'Action Hero Biju', was arrested for operating an illegal late-night liquor distribution network in Ernakulam. Officials seized a significant quantity of alcohol and the vehicle used for deliveries. Meanwhile, a separate legal dispute concerning the 'Action Hero Biju' title rights between Nivin Pauly and producer P.S. Shamnas is heading to mediation.

Malayalam actor Nivin Pauly and director Abrid Shine face legal trouble after producer PS Shamnas filed a complaint. An FIR has been registered against them for alleged cheating and breach of trust related to their 2022 film 'Mahaveeryar' and the upcoming 'Action Hero Biju 2'. Shamnas claims financial commitments were unfulfilled and a distribution deal was misrepresented.

The Kerala High Court has temporarily halted fraud proceedings against actor Nivin Pauly and director Abrid Shine related to 'Action Hero Biju 2', offering Pauly a respite. Co-producer P.S. Shamnas alleged financial fraud, claiming he was cheated out of Rs 1.90 crore after being promised a partnership. Nivin, however, asserts his company owns the rights, accusing Shamnas of forgery.

‘Mahaveeryar’ is an upcoming Malayalam film helmed by Abrid Shine

The South Indian film industry saw a busy January 16 with the wordless 'Gandhi Talks' teaser, Sun TV challenging a court order on Ilaiyaraaja's images, and Vijay Sethupathi's intense 'Slumdog' first look. Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared festive Sankranti vibes, while Nivin Pauly received significant legal relief after a court found a producer misled them.