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The 2014 [[Tamil Film|Tamil film]] ''[[Lingaa]]'', despite being one of the [[List of highest-grossing Tamil films|highest-grossing Tamil films]] of the year, was considered a [[box-office bomb]] due to the high production and distribution costs involved.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=12 January 2015|title=Lingaa flops at box office: Is superstar Rajinikanth losing his magic?-Bollywood News , Firstpost|url=https://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/lingaa-flops-at-box-office-is-superstar-rajinikanth-losing-his-magic-2041669.html|access-date=24 May 2021|website=Firstpost|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524141127/https://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/lingaa-flops-at-box-office-is-superstar-rajinikanth-losing-his-magic-2041669.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The distributors faced huge losses and asked for their money back, with few of them submitted petitions to go on a hunger strike to protest against the losses incurred. Many of them claimed that the film had incurred only 30 percent of the down payment after 25 days of its release. [[Rajinikanth]] later refunded one-third of the {{INRConvert|33|c}} loss reportedly incurred by distributors and exhibitors. He decided to pay them {{INRConvert|10|c}} 'on a humanitarian basis', who demanded a full refund and had threatened a "begging protest" in front of the actor's residence.<ref>{{cite web|author=Udhav Naig|title=Lingaa distributors get Rs. 10 cr.|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/lingaa-distributors-get-rs-10-cr/article7017434.ece?ref=tpnews|access-date=17 September 2015|work=The Hindu|archive-date=9 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609054341/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/lingaa-distributors-get-rs-10-cr/article7017434.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Overview ==
According to R. Singaravelan, who acquired the distribution rights of the film in [[Trichy]] and [[Thanjavur]] areas stated about the film's losses in an online interview on 19 December 2014. He added that the film failed to collect 20% of their investments during the first week of its release, further citing that the excessive hype for the film led to higher prices for distribution rights. He also condemned the makers' decision to release the film on actor Rajinikanth's birthday (12 December 2014), due to the ongoing half-yearly examinations in schools.<ref>{{Cite web|date=20 December 2014|title=Is Rajinikanth's Lingaa a box office turkey?|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/rajinikanths-lingaa-box-office-turkey-1913253.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524141119/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/rajinikanths-lingaa-box-office-turkey-1913253.html|archive-date=24 May 2021|access-date=24 May 2021|website=Firstpost}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Naig|first=Udhav|date=21 December 2014|title=Lingaa's distributors claim loss|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/lingaas-distributors-claim-loss/article6711450.ece|access-date=24 May 2021|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=14 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210214062804/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/lingaas-distributors-claim-loss/article6711450.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> Few industry sources revealed that Rajinikanth's compulsion to do Lingaa is because of the failure of ''[[Kochadaiiyaan]]'', which resulted in a police case filed against his wife [[Latha Rajinikanth]] accusing for financial fraud.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Kandavel|first=Sangeetha|date=27 December 2014|title=Now, Kochadaiyaan producers in financial tangle|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/now-kochadaiyaan-producers-in-financial-tangle/article6729035.ece|access-date=24 May 2021|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=13 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210213192334/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/now-kochadaiyaan-producers-in-financial-tangle/article6729035.ece|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=India|first=Press Trust of|date=30 December 2014|title=Kochadaiyaan producers assure bank to repay loan dues|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/kochadiyaan-producers-assure-bank-to-repay-loan-dues-114123000718_1.html|access-date=24 May 2021|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524141131/https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/kochadiyaan-producers-assure-bank-to-repay-loan-dues-114123000718_1.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Vijayabhargavi Entertainers stated that they suffered losses in [[Chengalpet]] region.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=8 January 2015|title=Distributors ask Rajinikanth to refund loss after Lingaa flops at box office|url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/distributors-ask-rajinikanth-to-refund-loss-after-lingaa-flops-at-box-office-2036703.html|access-date=8 January 2015|website=Firstpost|publisher=Firstpost|archive-date=8 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150108151618/http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/distributors-ask-rajinikanth-to-refund-loss-after-lingaa-flops-at-box-office-2036703.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Capricorn Pictures incurred losses in North Arcot and South Arcot (Cuddalore-Villupuram) circles. Sukra Films and Chandrakala Movies lost money in [[Coimbatore]] and [[Tirunelveli]]-[[Tuticorin]] respectively. The distributors claimed ''Lingaa'' recovered only 30 percent of the down payment after 25 days of its release.<ref name=":0" />

== Distributor's protests ==
On 3 January 2015, Singaravelan released an audio note citing that all the distributors will go on a hunger strike in order to protest against the losses they incurred.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Distributors of 'Lingaa' come together for a hunger strike?|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/distributors-of-lingaa-come-together-for-a-hunger-strike-news-tamil-pbds2Vfggcabi.html|access-date=24 May 2021|website=Sify|language=en|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524141119/https://www.sify.com/movies/distributors-of-lingaa-come-together-for-a-hunger-strike-news-tamil-pbds2Vfggcabi.html|url-status=live}}</ref> They submitted a petition in the [[Madras High Court]] to seek permission to go on fast at [[Valluvar Kottam]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=7 January 2015|title=Lingaa distributor seeks court's nod to go on hunger strike|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/lingaa-distributor-seeks-court-s-nod-to-go-on-hunger-strike/story-ywLxBg2wrBcwb63NJquUqI.html|access-date=24 May 2021|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524141118/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/lingaa-distributor-seeks-court-s-nod-to-go-on-hunger-strike/story-ywLxBg2wrBcwb63NJquUqI.html|url-status=live}}</ref> as they initially demanded to fast in front of Rajinikanth's residence in Poes Garden which was denied due to security reasons.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Jan 7|first1=A. Subramani / TNN / Updated|last2=2015|last3=Ist|first3=14:36|title=Four more distributors of Rajinikanth-starrer Lingaa move Madras high court {{!}} Chennai News – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/four-more-distributors-of-rajinikanth-starrer-lingaa-move-madras-high-court/articleshow/45791390.cms|access-date=24 May 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524142622/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/four-more-distributors-of-rajinikanth-starrer-lingaa-move-madras-high-court/articleshow/45791390.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Rajinikanth film Lingaa caused huge loss, distributor tells Madras high court – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rajinikanth-film-lingaa-caused-huge-loss-distributor-tells-madras-high-court/articleshow/45759844.cms|access-date=24 May 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524154428/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rajinikanth-film-lingaa-caused-huge-loss-distributor-tells-madras-high-court/articleshow/45759844.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> The protest saw the likes of political activists with [[Seeman (politician)|Seeman]] of [[Naam Tamilar Katchi]] supported the distributors.<ref>{{Citation|title=Seeman Supports Movie Distributors' One Day Hunger Strike over Lingaa Movie Loss – Thanthi TV|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoHa1KDmGHA|language=en|access-date=24 May 2021|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524141125/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoHa1KDmGHA|url-status=live}}</ref>

While the move saw various reactions from politicians and members of the film fraternity, [[Rockline Venkatesh]], the film producer insisted Singaravelan and other distributors not to malign Rajinikanth's image, whereas T Siva of Vendhar Movies who purchased the film's Tamil Nadu theatrical rights stated that "Many distributors faced losses due to the poor performance of the film, but it is not right to talk about the losses while the film is still running in theatres. When it is completely out of theatres by Pongal, we will sit together with all parties concerned, including Rajinikanth, and find a solution".<ref name=":1" /> The distributors then planned for an indefinite hunger strike starting from 27 January,<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 January 2015|title=Rajinikanth's 'Lingaa' failure has distributors in a soup, is the South God losing his touch?|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/rajinikanths-lingaa-failure-has-distributors-in-a-soup-is-the-south-god-losing-his-touch/|access-date=24 May 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524141131/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/rajinikanths-lingaa-failure-has-distributors-in-a-soup-is-the-south-god-losing-his-touch/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last1=January 22|first1=IndiaToday in|last2=January 22|first2=2015UPDATED|last3=Ist|first3=2015 15:11|title=Lingaa: Distributors of Rajnikanth starrer plan to fast again|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/lingaa-distributors-of-rajnikanth-starrer-plan-to-fast-again-236906-2015-01-22|access-date=24 May 2021|website=India Today|language=en|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524141118/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/lingaa-distributors-of-rajnikanth-starrer-plan-to-fast-again-236906-2015-01-22|url-status=live}}</ref> but was later withdrawn after the producers assured the parties that the losses should be compensated.<ref>{{Cite web|date=23 January 2015|title=Distributors demand their happy ending from Rajinikanth film 'Lingaa'|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/distributors-demand-their-happy-ending-from-rajini-film/|access-date=24 May 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524141118/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/distributors-demand-their-happy-ending-from-rajini-film/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Naig|first=Udhav|date=28 January 2015|title=Distributors of Lingaa to be compensated for loss|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/chen-society/distributors-of-lingaa-to-be-compensated-for-loss/article6827369.ece|access-date=24 May 2021|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524141128/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/chen-society/distributors-of-lingaa-to-be-compensated-for-loss/article6827369.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>

After a discussion with film exhibitor Tiruppur Subramanian, Venkatesh on 12 February announced that he agreed to settle only 10 percent of the losses which the distributors declined and later asked for a full refund.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=February 16|first1=IndiaToday in|last2=February 16|first2=2015UPDATED|last3=Ist|first3=2015 13:15|title=Distributors of Rajinikanth's Lingaa resort to begging for compensation|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/distributors-of-rajinikanth-lingaa-resort-to-begging-for-compensation-240493-2015-02-16|access-date=24 May 2021|website=India Today|language=en|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524141133/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/distributors-of-rajinikanth-lingaa-resort-to-begging-for-compensation-240493-2015-02-16|url-status=live}}</ref> On 17 February 2015, distributor Singaravelan had announced a 'mass begging protest' in front of Rajinikanth's residence.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Peter|first=Petlee|date=16 February 2015|title=Lingaa distributors plan begging protest|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/lingaa-distributors-plan-begging-protest/article6900058.ece|access-date=24 May 2021|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524141125/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/lingaa-distributors-plan-begging-protest/article6900058.ece|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=16 February 2015|title=Lingaa's distributors to go on a 'mass begging' protest outside Rajinikanth's house -Politics News , Firstpost|url=https://www.firstpost.com/politics/lingaas-distributors-go-mass-begging-protest-outside-rajinikanths-house-2101631.html|access-date=24 May 2021|website=Firstpost|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524141125/https://www.firstpost.com/politics/lingaas-distributors-go-mass-begging-protest-outside-rajinikanths-house-2101631.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Reactions ===
Following the distributors protests, on 18 February, the [[Tamil Film Producers Council]] (TFPC) condemned their decision as well as holding Rajinikanth accountable for the film's losses.<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 February 2015|title=Unfair to hold Rajinikanth responsible for 'Lingaa' losses: Producers Council|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/rajinikanth-not-responsible-for-lingaa-losses-producers-council/|access-date=24 May 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524141125/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/rajinikanth-not-responsible-for-lingaa-losses-producers-council/|url-status=live}}</ref> They also claimed that it is "unethical to harass Rajinikanth and the producer Venkatesh" and stated that "the issue should be resolved amicably".<ref>{{Cite web|last1=February 17|first1=IndiaToday in|last2=February 17|first2=2015UPDATED|last3=Ist|first3=2015 12:44|title=Rajinikanth not responsible for Lingaa losses: Producers Council|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/rajinikanth-not-responsible-for-lingaa-losses-producers-council-240646-2015-02-17|access-date=24 May 2021|website=India Today|language=en|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524141120/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/rajinikanth-not-responsible-for-lingaa-losses-producers-council-240646-2015-02-17|url-status=live}}</ref> Rajinikanth's fans also planned to stage counter protests against the distributors in response to the begging protest staged by distributors.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rajinikanth fans counter protest in 'Lingaa' issue|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/rajinikanth-fans-counter-protest-in-lingaa-issue-news-tamil-pctkcQfdedbge.html|access-date=24 May 2021|website=Sify|language=en|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524141132/https://www.sify.com/movies/rajinikanth-fans-counter-protest-in-lingaa-issue-news-tamil-pctkcQfdedbge.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Rajini fans to take charge against Lingaa distributors?- News|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/rajini-fans-to-take-charge-against-lingaa-distributors--_amp-news-125887|access-date=24 May 2021|website=IndiaGlitz|language=en|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524141122/https://www.indiaglitz.com/rajini-fans-to-take-charge-against-lingaa-distributors--_amp-news-125887|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Fans Torn Between Love for Rajini And Ticket Money Over Lingaa Flop|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2015/feb/20/Fans-Torn-Between-Love-for-Rajini-And-Ticket-Money-Over-Lingaa-Flop-719539.html|access-date=24 May 2021|website=The New Indian Express|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524141131/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2015/feb/20/Fans-Torn-Between-Love-for-Rajini-And-Ticket-Money-Over-Lingaa-Flop-719539.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Compensation ==
On 21 March 2015, Rajinikanth announced that he agreed to pay one-third of the {{INRConvert|33|c}} loss incurred by film distributors.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Mar 23|first1=Abdullah Nurullah / TNN /|last2=2015|last3=Ist|first3=07:01|title=Rajini pays for distribution losses as bankability drops {{!}} Chennai News – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/rajini-pays-for-distribution-losses-as-bankability-drops/articleshow/46657708.cms|access-date=24 May 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524141118/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/rajini-pays-for-distribution-losses-as-bankability-drops/articleshow/46657708.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Rajinikanth along with Rockline Venkatesh had decided to pay an amount of {{INRConvert|5|c}} each to the distributors, and a press-release from TFPC said that an amount of {{INRConvert|12.5|c}} has been handed over to the council, which was later disbursed to the distributors and theatre owners.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Parameswaran|first=Prathibha|date=24 March 2015|title=Rajinikanth Compensates 'Lingaa' Distributors|url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/rajinikanth-compensates-lingaa-distributors|access-date=24 May 2021|website=TheQuint|language=en|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524141132/https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/rajinikanth-compensates-lingaa-distributors|url-status=live}}</ref> Confirming the news, President [[Kalaipuli S. Thanu]] of TFPC stated that the "matter has been resolved and the distributors called off their protests".<ref>{{Cite web|last1=ChennaiMarch 21|first1=IANS|last2=March 21|first2=2015UPDATED|last3=Ist|first3=2015 12:26|title=High time: Rajinikanth steps in to sort Lingaa issue|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/rajinikanth-lingaa-issue-steps-in-to-solve-tamil-nadu-film-producers-council-245242-2015-03-21|access-date=24 May 2021|website=India Today|language=en|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524141119/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/rajinikanth-lingaa-issue-steps-in-to-solve-tamil-nadu-film-producers-council-245242-2015-03-21|url-status=live}}</ref>

Although distributors received only ₹6 crore of the ₹12.5 crore compensation,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lingaa Distributors Give Rajinikanth a Week to Compensate Losses|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/lingaa-distributors-give-rajinikanth-a-week-to-compensate-losses-768657|access-date=24 May 2021|website=NDTV.com|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524141126/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/lingaa-distributors-give-rajinikanth-a-week-to-compensate-losses-768657|url-status=live}}</ref> with Rockline Venkatesh paid ₹4.5 crore to the distributors, Tiruppur Subramanian volunteered to contribute the remaining ₹1.5 crore payable to distributors and theatre owners.<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 September 2015|title=A voluntary contribution putting an end to 'Lingaa' controversy – Tamil News|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/distributor-tiruppur-subramanian-offers-rs1-5-crores-to-end-rajikanth-lingaa-controversy-tamil-news-142766|access-date=24 May 2021|website=IndiaGlitz.com|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524141131/https://www.indiaglitz.com/distributor-tiruppur-subramanian-offers-rs1-5-crores-to-end-rajikanth-lingaa-controversy-tamil-news-142766|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Aftermath ==
The controversies surrounding over ''Lingaa'' loss had severely impacted other Tamil films. On 27 August 2015, the Tamil Nadu Theatre Owners Association announced the stalling of the release of ''[[Paayum Puli (2015 film)|Paayum Puli]]'' (2015),<ref>{{Cite web|last1=DelhiAugust 27|first1=India Today Web Desk New|last2=August 27|first2=2015UPDATED|last3=Ist|first3=2015 17:16|title=Paayum Puli: Vishal's upcoming film release stalled over Lingaa issue|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/paayum-puli-vishals-upcoming-film-release-stalled-over-lingaa-issue-290574-2015-08-27|access-date=24 May 2021|website=India Today|language=en|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524141127/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/paayum-puli-vishals-upcoming-film-release-stalled-over-lingaa-issue-290574-2015-08-27|url-status=live}}</ref> citing [[Vendhar Movies]]' inability to compensate the losses incurred by the distributors from North and South [[Arcot, Vellore|Arcot]], [[Chengalpet]] and [[Trichy]] due to ''Lingaa''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=27 August 2015|title=Rajini 'Lingaa' to affect Vishal's 'Paayum Puli' Release – News|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/rajini-lingaa-to-affect-vishals-paayum-puli-release--news-140785|access-date=24 May 2021|website=IndiaGlitz.com|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524141119/https://www.indiaglitz.com/rajini-lingaa-to-affect-vishals-paayum-puli-release--news-140785|url-status=live}}</ref> They stated that only half of the promised settlement had been reached in aggregate.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lingaa loss issue: Red card for Vendhar Movies 'Paayum Puli'|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/lingaa-loss-issue-red-card-for-vendhar-movies-paayum-puli-news-tamil-pi1n1rgjddhhf.html|access-date=24 May 2021|website=Sify|language=en|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524141122/https://www.sify.com/movies/lingaa-loss-issue-red-card-for-vendhar-movies-paayum-puli-news-tamil-pi1n1rgjddhhf.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=27 August 2015|title='Paayum Puli' release stalled|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/paayum-puli-release-stalled/|access-date=24 May 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524141120/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/paayum-puli-release-stalled/|url-status=live}}</ref> The Producer's Council later filed a complaint to the city commissioner against distributor Singaravelan and other theatre owners who stalled the film's release, alleging that Singaravelan had been paid the compensation amount, and that he had made this announcement at the last minute to acquire more money from Vendhar Movies.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Paayum Puli in trouble; Singaravelan threatens release – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/paayum-puli-in-trouble-singaravelan-threatens-release/articleshow/48757320.cms|access-date=24 May 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524154426/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/paayum-puli-in-trouble-singaravelan-threatens-release/articleshow/48757320.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> The Council further announced that it would halt the release of any new film across all languages in Tamil Nadu until the issue is resolved.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=DelhiSeptember 3|first1=India Today Web Desk New|last2=September 3|first2=2015UPDATED|last3=Ist|first3=2015 16:19|title=Post Paayum Puli, no new film to be released across all languages in Tamil Nadu|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/post-paayum-puli-no-new-film-to-be-released-across-all-languages-in-tamil-nadu-261055-2015-09-03|access-date=24 May 2021|website=India Today|language=en|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524141131/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/post-paayum-puli-no-new-film-to-be-released-across-all-languages-in-tamil-nadu-261055-2015-09-03|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=3 September 2015|title=Tamil Nadu cinema body says wont allow release of new films|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/tamil-nadu-cinema-body-says-wont-allow-release-of-new-films/story-cD2EGPaaNAJ1DQuulYeBAI.html|access-date=24 May 2021|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524141131/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/tamil-nadu-cinema-body-says-wont-allow-release-of-new-films/story-cD2EGPaaNAJ1DQuulYeBAI.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Later, actor [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]] and Madhan of [[Escape Artists Motion Pictures]] held a meeting with the distributors in Chengalpet area, who withdrew the red card after a financial settlement, although the screening was delayed due to lateness in the settlement.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Naig|first=Udhav|date=4 September 2015|title=Ahead of Friday, a crisis averted|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/ahead-of-friday-a-crisis-averted/article7613798.ece|access-date=24 May 2021|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524141131/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/ahead-of-friday-a-crisis-averted/article7613798.ece|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Paayum Puli Chengalpet issue solved|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/paayum-puli-chengalpet-issue-solved-news-tamil-pjel8Bbddgigf.html|access-date=24 May 2021|website=Sify|language=en|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524141125/https://www.sify.com/movies/paayum-puli-chengalpet-issue-solved-news-tamil-pjel8Bbddgigf.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Similarly, [[K. S. Ravikumar]]'s Kannada film ''[[Kotigobba 2]]'', which was dubbed as ''[[Mudinja Ivana Pudi]]'' had to face financial tussles before the release due to Lingaa loss issue.<ref>{{Citation|title=Lingaa Problem Continues... Now Its K. S. Ravikumar's Turn – Mudinja Ivana Pudi – Must Watch|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63E7wdKzvRg|language=en|access-date=24 May 2021|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524141127/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63E7wdKzvRg|url-status=live}}</ref>

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