HC asks to deposit 10 crores to release Lingaa

Tomorrow (Friday) is Kollywood super star Rajnikath’s Birthday and his latest film Linga is also releasing tomorrow to mark the ocassion. Hence, it would be a great occasion to celebrate for his fans and all preparations going in full swing. Meanwhile the film faced an unexpected shock.

Madras High Court Bench in Madurai on Thursday asked the film producer to deposit 10 crores in the court to release the film.A Division Bench ordered that the Rs.5 crore in cash and the rest in bank guarantee should be handed over to the High Court Bench Registrar by 12 noon on Friday to release the film. Madras High Court after hearing the writ petition filed by KR.Ravi Rathinam who appealed against the single court order which dismissed his plea, passed the above judgment. The petitioner K R Ravi Rathinam claims his story 'Mullai Vanam 999' is actually the story of 'Lingaa'. Producer Rockline Venkatesh expressed confidence the problem will be sorted out and film will be released as scheduled. Meanwhile, "Lingaa" tickets are being booked in full swing and the film is expected to have the highest opening for a Tamil movie.