Kichcha Sudeep files defamation case against producer MN Kumar

Kannda actor Kichcha Sudeep has been in the headlines since producer MN Kumar made allegations against him. Now, Kichcha has sent a legal notice to the producers MN Kumar and MN Suresh for making public remarks against him. The producer claimed that the Kannada actor took remuneration and agreed to do a film with him but failed to allot dates till now.

According to reports by Bangalore Times, Kichcha Sudeep has filed a case against producer MN Kumar and MN Suresh for making such claims about him. The actor also asked for an unconditional apology and Rs 10 crores for making defamatory remarks against him.

MN Kumar and Sudeep previously worked four times. The producer bankrolled the actor’s several films including Ranga (S.S.L.C), Kashi from Village, Maanikya, and Mukunda Murari, and has also distributed films such as Swathi Muthu, My Autograph, and many others.

On July 4, Producer MN Kumar accused the actor of allegedly ‘evading him after taking remuneration for a film. MN Kumar also made allegations that he tried to reach Sudeep many times but has received no response.

He reportedly quoted saying as per OTT play, “Whatever that’s been done to me, should not happen to someone else. I plead with you to fix this matter. A lot of pain and insult has been caused to me. If the issue isn’t fixed in the next two days, I am willing to picket outside his house or at his shooting spot.”

Meanwhile, Kichcha Sudeep announced his next with director Vijay Kartikeya. Tentatively titled Kichcha46, the untitled film is produced by Kalaipuli S Thanu.