Actor-producer Ramya, who filed a case against the makers for using her video clips in the flick, will make a cameo appearance.
Published Jul 20, 2023 | 8:01 PM ⚊ Updated Aug 10, 2023 | 12:56 PM
'Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare' to release with Ramya playing a cameo. (Supplied)
In a huge relief to the makers of Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare, the Kannada film will release with no changes tomorrow, 21 July.
And guess what? The movie will also feature Ramya, who recently filed a suit against the makers, in a cameo role.
A Bengaluru court on Thursday, 20 July, cleared the legal hurdles for the release of Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare by lifting the injunction order it passed two days ago.
Film’s director Nithin Krishnamurthy told South First that the court vacated the ex-parte interim injunction order it passed on Tuesday, 18 July.
It restrained the makers from releasing the flick with any of Ramya’s video clips/images/GIFs incorporated directly or indirectly in the film until the suit is disposed of.
It also directed them to take down all trailers, which were released featuring Ramya, from various social media platforms.
Court orders security for an amount of ₹50 lakh. (Supplied)
However, the court while vacating its interim orders of injunction has ordered that it is subject to the condition that defendants —Gulmohar Films Private Ltd, Varun Kumar Gowda and Nithin Krishnamurthy, shall offer security for an amount of ₹50 lakh by way of deposit or by way of bank guarantee to meet any claim of the plaintiff (Ramya) for compensation for breach of contract within one week (27 July).
Countering the allegations made by actor-producer Ramya that the makers violated the artistic agreement, director Nithin said, “We honoured the bound agreement signed by Ramya ma’am. As per the agreement, she was aware that she is acting in the film and not just part of the promotions.”
The director further explained that they were exactly not sure about why such a claim was made, but since the court gave them the green signal for the release, they are gearing up for the grand theatrical release of Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare tomorrow, 21 July.
“Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare doesn’t mark the comeback of Ramya. At the most, Ramya will appear for about 90 seconds in the film,” Nithin added.
Its producer Varun told the media that he was baffled by the fact Ramya approached the court.
“She was very sweet on the sets. In fact, while interacting with the media in the past, she (Ramya) praised our young team for all the efforts put in to make this movie. I was surprised when I got to know that she filed a suit against us.”
Varun noted that a misunderstanding could have led to this situation and clarified that the film unit was not upset with the actor.
Soon after the news of the court vacating its injunction order surfaced in the public domain, Kantara director and actor Rishab Shetty, who also plays a cameo in Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare, tweeted celebrating the victory.
ನ್ಯಾಯ ಅಂದ್ರೆ ನ್ಯಾಯ.. ಜೈ ಆಂಜನೇಯ!!
ನಾಳೆ ಹಾಸ್ಟೆಲ್ ಹುಡುಗರು ರಿಲೀಸ್ ಆಗ್ತಿದೆ… ಥಿಯೇಟರ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ ಸಿಗೋಣ#HHBTomorrow #ComeOnBoys #HostelHudugaruBekagiddare @ParamvahStudios #Nithinkrishnamurthy #Arvindkashyap @rakshitshetty pic.twitter.com/Osxkj4nRUp
— Rishab Shetty (@shetty_rishab) July 20, 2023
Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare is a pop culture comedy film that revolves around one night in a hostel. It is written and directed by Nithin Krishnamurthy.
Along with 500 artistes, the film also features Rishab Shetty, Pawan Kumar, Shine Shetty, and Diganth in cameo roles.
