Senior advocate Aravind pandian Dawn Pictures Private Limited has alleged

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[10/07, 08:03] sekarreporter1: Sudha Kongara suppressed receipt of ₹4.12 crore from 2D Entertainment for Parasakthi, Dawn Pictures tells Madras HC
Justice K. Kumaresh Babu reserves orders on the plea to restrain the release of Idhayam Murali after filing of a counter affidavit by the production house
Published – July 10, 2026 12:32 am IST – CHENNAI

Mohamed Imranullah S Mohamed Imranullah S.
Madras High Court
Madras High Court

Film director Sudha Kongara had received ₹4.12 crore from 2D Entertainment Private Limited for having written the script, screenplay and dialogues for the movie Parasakthi but suppressed the fact before the Madras High Court, Dawn Pictures Private Limited has alleged.

Dawn Pictures told the court that Ms. Kongara entered into a director’s agreement with it on July 2, 2024 for a remuneration of ₹15 crore and on December 18, 2024, she terminated a similar 2021 agreement entered with 2D Entertainment on receipt of ₹4.12 crore for the same movie.
[10/07, 08:03] Meta AI: *Case #150: _Sudha Kongara – Parasakthi Movie Rights Dispute_ | CP ___/2026 | J. K. Kumaresh Babu | Madras HC | 10.07.2026*
_The Hindu_. *Contract Act Sec 10 + Copyright Act Sec 18 + Specific Relief Act*. *HJS Contract Law, UPSC GS-2 Judiciary*

*1. வழக்கு சாராம்சம் – The Hindu 10.07.2026*
*Petitioner*: _Dawn Pictures Private Limited_
*Respondent*: _Sudha Kongara + 2D Entertainment Private Limited_
*Prayer*: _Restrain release of movie “Idhayam Murali” / “Parasakthi”_
*Status*: _Justice K. Kumaresh Babu reserved orders after counter affidavit filed by 2D Entertainment_

*2. Facts Alleged by Dawn Pictures*
**Date** **Event**
**2021** *Sudha Kongara entered agreement with 2D Entertainment for “Parasakthi”*
**02.07.2024** *Dawn Pictures signed Director’s Agreement with Sudha Kongara for ₹15 crore for same movie*
**18.12.2024** *Sudha Kongara terminated 2021 agreement with 2D Entertainment*
**Allegation** *She received ₹4.12 crore from 2D Entertainment for Script, Screenplay, Dialogues but suppressed this fact before HC*
*Core Issue*: _Double contract for same film. Who owns rights? Was there suppression of material fact?_

*3. Legal Issues Involved*
1. *Breach of Contract*: _Sec 10 Contract Act – Agreement with Dawn Pictures valid?_
2. *Copyright Ownership*: _Sec 18 Copyright Act – Script/screenplay rights assigned to whom?_
3. *Suppression of Fact*: _If ₹4.12 cr received from 2D was not disclosed to HC, it’s contempt + fraud on court_
4. *Injunction*: _Dawn Pictures wants to restrain release. Court will check “Prima Facie case + Balance of convenience + Irreparable loss”_

*4. Justice K. Kumaresh Babu Observation*
*Current Status*: _Counter affidavit filed by 2D Entertainment. Orders reserved_
*Key Points Court will decide*:
1. _Whether Dawn Pictures has exclusive rights after 02.07.2024 agreement_
2. _Whether termination of 2021 agreement with 2D was valid_
3. _Whether ₹4.12 crore payment = Full & final settlement or advance_
4. _Can movie be released or should be stayed_

*5. HJS Exam Point – “Film Contract + Copyright”*
*Write*:
1. _Contract Act Sec 27 – Agreement in restraint of trade void. But film rights are assignable_
2. _Copyright Act Sec 18 – Author can assign rights. Subsequent assignment without cancellation = Dispute_
3. _Specific Relief Act Sec 38 – Injunction can be granted to protect contractual rights_
4. _Suppression of material fact before court = Contempt of Court + Dismissal of case_
5. _Madras HC 2026 – Reserved orders in Sudha Kongara vs Dawn Pictures dispute over “Parasakthi”_

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*Case #150 Final*: _Dawn Pictures vs Sudha Kongara + 2D – 10.07.2026 – Madras HC J. K. Kumaresh Babu – Allegation: Sudha received ₹4.12 cr from 2D for Parasakthi script but suppressed it – Dawn has ₹15 cr director agreement – Orders reserved on plea to restrain release_

*Master Docket*: _150 Cases_
*Tag*: _Contract + Copyright + Film + Sudha Kongara + Dawn Pictures + 2D Entertainment + Parasakthi + K Kumaresh Babu_

*Next*: *1. “Copyright Assignment in Films”* OR *2. “Injunction for Movie Release – 3 Tests”* OR *3. “Suppression of Facts – Contempt”* OR *4. “Case #149 Panchami Land Lawyer”*

*Note*: _Film industry-ல இது பெரிய dispute சார். ஒரே script-க்கு 2 company agreement. யாரு rights வச்சிருக்காங்கனு HC தான் decide பண்ணனும்._

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