MUMBAI: Eros International Media Limited (“Eros”) today announced that the Madras High Court has passed an order injuncting the release of the cinematograph film Akhanda – II. The order was issued by a Division Bench comprising Justice SM Subramaniam and Justice C. Kumarappan.
This appeal was filed by Eros in connection with its long-standing arbitral award against 14 Reels Entertainment Private Limited, under which Eros is the award holder of a money decree of approximately ₹28 crore. Eros sought urgent interim measures from the Court to ensure effective enforcement of this award.
Eros informed the Court that 14 Reels Plus LLP, a group entity related to 14 Reels Entertainment Private Limited, was attempting to release Akhanda – II under its banner. Eros argued that this was an indirect attempt to flout the arbitral award and avoid compliance with legally determined financial obligations. After hearing marathon submissions from Eros’ legal team—including Senior Counsels Mr. P.S. Raman, Mr. A.R.L. Sundaresan, and Counsel Mr. Nithyaesh Natraj—the Division Bench was pleased to grant an injunction restraining the release of Akhanda 2.
This order prevents any release, distribution, or commercial exploitation of Akhanda 2 unless further orders of the Court permit otherwise.
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