Bhooth Bangla Makers RUBBISH Claims Of Not Paying Vendors Rs 48 Lakh, Issue Statement

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Kumar and Priyadarshan's horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, despite being delayed multiple times, managed to generate buzz at the box office and pull audiences to theatres. Even amid mixed reviews, it impressed everyone with its collections. For those unaware, the film has crossed Rs 200 crore globally and emerged as a hit. But just as producer Ektaa Kapoor was busy celebrating its success, reports of non-payment of around Rs 48 lakh surfaced online. Several vendors claimed that the dues remain unpaid even after the film’s box office victory. However, the makers have now issued a statement. Read on to know what they said.

Bhooth Bangla Makers Issue Statement Amid Non-Payment Claims

Balaji Telefilms Limited on Thursday, May 7, dismissed reports of not paying vendors. In a statement, they said that they have "fulfilled all [their] contractual payment obligations in relation to various projects undertaken by the company."This comes after vendors associated with the film claimed that they are still waiting to receive their payments. According to reports, one vendor alleged that Rs 30 lakh is pending, while another claimed dues of Rs 18 lakh. They also accused the makers of clearing payments for bigger vendors first, while smaller vendors continue to wait for their money. The movie has been jointly bankrolled by Balaji Motion Pictures, led by Ekta and Shobha Kapoor, along with Akshay’s banner Cape of Good Films.

Vendors are yet to react to Balaji Motion Pictures' official statement.

Ekta Kapoor on Bhooth Bangla's success

Meanwhile, the producer has been sharing special posts to celebrate the film's success. Recently, she gave a major shout-out to the captain of the ship, director Priyadarshan.She wrote, "I was working with a man who was doing his 100th film…" She said that while the world expected fireworks when two headstrong people like them came together, what people did not see was the deep-rooted mutual respect that defined their journey. She added that she did not think she had ever had more fun working with anyone than Priyadarshan. Ekta said that the first thing he asked her was whether she was making money on the film, as he does not work on a project if the producer is not earning from it. She added that the kind of belief system he brings to the table and the way he ensures the producer feels secure even before starting a project is as rare as the legendary filmmaker himself. Ekta further shared that she knew both the company’s money and the film were in the right hands.