Dhruva Sarja-starrer Kannada movie ‘Martin’ runs into controversy with Rs 2.5 crore fraud

The much-anticipated film "Martin," starring Dhruva Sarja, has been embroiled in controversy following allegations of a significant fraud. Producer Uday has lodged a complaint, alleging that a fraud amounting to Rs 2.5 crore has taken place during the film's production. Central to the controversy is the accusation that director AP Arjun received a kickback of Rs 50 lakh.

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In response to these serious allegations, Arjun stated, “Let them prove the allegation. Presently, I will not respond to it. I will talk in the presence of the producer himself. If I respond now, it will not be alright. I know who is behind this plot against me. I will give my reactions in their presence.”

The dispute centers around payments made to Digital Terrain for computer graphics (CG) work, which the production team claims was never completed. Producer Uday's complaint targets the company's directors, Sunil Reddy and Satya Reddy, alleging their involvement in the fraud. However, in a twist, Satya Reddy has countered that the director, AP Arjun, took Rs 50 lakh from the allocated funds.

The controversy has cast a shadow over the film, raising questions about financial management and integrity within the production team. As accusations fly and tensions rise, the film's stakeholders and fans await further developments and clarification on the matter. The resolution of this issue will be crucial in restoring trust and ensuring the smooth release of "Martin."