Tanu Weds Manu sequel lockdown

He has been reveling in the success of his romantic comedy, Tanu Weds Manu. And so, a few days ago, director Aanand L Raihad announced his plans to do a sequel to the film, in collaboration with Eros International. However, it seems that their plans will now have to wait on a court verdict.

A source informed us that producer Vinod Bachchan, who supposedly owns 51 percent of the rights to the film, filed a case against Eros for announcing the film's sequel without his consent.

Reportedly, the hearing took place yesterday afternoon and the high court has prohibited both parties from going ahead with the sequel. "Not only that, the court has also prevented remaking the film in any other form. 

Upon submission of all the documents by both parties, the court will then decide who has the rights," added the source.

When contacted, Vinod Bachchan said, "Yes, I have sent them a legal notice. I am the 51% rights holder of the film and no one can make a film without my consent. How can they announce the film, without even asking me? The court too has said that no one can make a sequel at the moment."

On the other hand, the official spokesperson of Eros International said, "This is incorrect news, as the rights are not with him."