AR Murugadoss is facing fresh controversy, with the producer of Madharaasi filing a formal complaint against him at the Director and Producer Council. The Murugadoss complaint centers on a massive cost overrun — the film’s budget reportedly jumped from the original ₹115 Cr quote to ₹170 Cr.
What Led to the Complaint?
Madharaasi, which starred Sivakarthikeyan, had already struggled at the box office. The producer alleges that Murugadoss didn’t plan the film properly and was simultaneously shooting Sikandar — a combination that reportedly pushed costs well beyond the initial estimate.
The Resolution
The producer sought ₹10 Cr in compensation. After the Director and Producer Council stepped in to mediate, both sides reached an agreement: AR Murugadoss will write and hand over the Ramana 2 (Telugu version) story to the production house free of charge as compensation.
Budget disputes between directors and producers are not new — the HanuMan producer raised similar concerns against Prasanth Varma over an alleged ₹200 Cr mismanagement, reflecting wider questions about financial accountability in the industry.