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Actor Simbu Case: One Lakh Fine Imposed For Producer Association

The Chennai High Court has imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on the Tamil Film Producers' Association for delaying filing written arguments in a case filed by actor Simbu seeking Rs 1 crore.Simbu in the lead Anbanavan Adangathavan Asarathavan was produced by Michael Rayappan and released in 2016. Simbu wa

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Thangaraja Palaniappan
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Actor Simbu Case: One Lakh Fine Imposed For Producer Association
Actor Simbu Case: One Lakh Fine Imposed For Producer Association

The Chennai High Court has imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on the Tamil Film Producers' Association for delaying filing written arguments in a case filed by actor Simbu seeking Rs 1 crore.

Simbu in the lead Anbanavan Adangathavan Asarathavan was produced by Michael Rayappan and released in 2016. Simbu was offered a salary of Rs 8 crore to act in the film and was given an advance of Rs 1 crore 51 lakh. Actor Simbu had lodged a complaint with the Actors association seeking Rs 6 crore 48 lakh in salary balance.

Meanwhile, producer Michael Rayappan had lodged a complaint with the Producers' Association seeking compensation from Simbu for the loss he suffered due to the film.

Actor Simbu had filed a petition in the Chennai High Court seeking Rs 1 crore in the loss against producer Michael Rayappan for posting defamatory comments against him on websites. The Producers 'Association, the Actors' Association and actor Vishal were also included as respondents.

The case came up for hearing again today before Judge Velmurugan. The trial judge also imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on the filmmakers' association for failing to file a written argument in the case for 1,080 days. He adjourned the hearing to April 1, ordering that the amount be paid to the registrar's office by the 31st.

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Thangaraja Palaniappan

Thangaraja is the Lead Reporter at NewsBricks with over a decade of experience in journalism and live news reporting. Known for his strong on-ground presence, he closely follows developing stories and has covered major political events and incidents across India. With a primary focus on political journalism, he simplifies complex developments into clear, reader-friendly reports that help audiences understand the evolving political landscape. Beyond politics, Thangaraja has a growing interest in technology and innovation. He tracks smartphone launches, new gadgets, and emerging systems such as POS smart automation technologies, reflecting the increasing role of technology in everyday life and governance. Thangaraja believes journalism is built on integrity, public trust, and reader satisfaction. Committed to ethical reporting, he strives to deliver timely, factual, and impactful news through his work at NewsBricks.

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