Background
Pushpa, mother of kannada superstar yash and producer of the film Kottalawadi, has lodged a formal complaint with the karnataka Police.
The complaint alleges blackmail, threats, and misuse of ₹64 lakh allocated for the film’s publicity.
An FIR was registered at the High Grounds police station in Bengaluru.
Accused Individuals
Five people have been named in the FIR:
Harish Urs (PRO)
Manu
Nitin
Mahesh Guru
Swarnalatha
Among them, one of the accused is a woman (Swarnalatha).
Allegations Related to Publicity Funds
Pushpa states that PRO Harish Urs initially agreed to do publicity work for ₹23 lakh.
Despite this agreement, additional funds were allegedly taken during the film’s shooting.
A total of ₹64 lakh was reportedly collected for publicity activities.
Pushpa alleges the publicity work was not carried out, and instead, the accused actively de-promoted the film.
Threats & Blackmail
Harish allegedly warned the film’s director that asking for an account of expenses would result in negative promotion of the film.
Even after shooting finished, the director was again allegedly threatened and blackmailed for more money.
Accused individuals Swarnalatha and Guru reportedly threatened the director by claiming connections with media houses and the ability to circulate damaging stories.
Pushpa’s Statements to the Media
She said the film was completed a year ago, but the harassment intensified one week before release.
No explanation or accounting for the spent money has been provided so far, she claims.
Pushpa also stated that false propaganda was spread to suggest that Yash’s family had not paid for publicity.
She mentioned that others have been cheated by the same individuals but fear coming forward.
The family sought an injunction order and approached the Film Chamber of Commerce and PR Association before filing the FIR.
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