Actor and producer Jackky Bhagnani has responded to reports claiming that PVR INOX Pictures was preparing to take legal action against filmmaker Vashu Bhagnani and their production company, Pooja Entertainment. Jackky dismissed the reports and said the information being shared publicly does not accurately reflect the relationship between the two companies.
The clarification came after several media reports suggested that PVR INOX Pictures and Pooja Entertainment were involved in a financial dispute. According to those reports, the disagreement was allegedly connected to a three film distribution arrangement involving Mission Raniganj, Ganapath, and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. The reports also claimed that the deal included a refundable advance, which led to speculation about unpaid dues and possible legal action.
In response to the reports, Pooja Entertainment issued an official statement on Instagram. The company stated, “Over the decades, Pooja Entertainment has built a relationship with the media rooted in mutual respect, transparency, and a shared love for Indian cinema. We are incredibly grateful for the continuous support you have extended to our team throughout our journey. Recently, reports have circulated regarding alleged legal proceedings between PVR INOX Pictures and Pooja Entertainment. We wish to clarify that these reports are entirely inaccurate. PVR INOX Pictures has graciously issued an official clarification confirming that these claims do not reflect the reality of our strong professional bond.”
The company also expressed concern about the spread of unverified information and its impact on its reputation. The statement said, “While we deeply respect the fast-paced nature of digital news, the continued circulation of unverified stories in this case are causing harm to the stakeholders and the company’s goodwill built over the years. We kindly request our friends across media houses, digital platforms, and social channels, bloggers to rely on verified facts and remove any misleading coverage that they might have published. We remain grateful to everyone who has extended their support and understanding during this time. We have full faith that truth and facts will ultimately prevail over speculation and misinformation.”
PVR INOX Pictures also denied the claims and described the reports as “misleading and speculative.” The company reiterated that it shares a long standing professional relationship with the Bhagnani family and that reports suggesting a legal conflict are not accurate.
While denying any dispute with PVR INOX Pictures, Pooja Entertainment is currently involved in a separate legal matter concerning the music rights of filmmaker David Dhawan’s upcoming comedy, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. The company has approached the Bombay High Court with a ₹400 crore lawsuit against Tips Industries Limited, its directors Ramesh Taurani and Kumar S. Taurani, along with David Dhawan.
For now, both Pooja Entertainment and PVR INOX Pictures maintain that there is no legal dispute between them and that recent reports suggesting otherwise are incorrect.