The dispute stems from an agreement signed between Ram Gopal Varma and Eclatant Films on April 10, 2010. The agreement was reportedly upheld by the Bombay High Court on April 17, 2013. Eclatant Films issued the notice on October 15, giving Ram Gopal Varma until October 30 to settle the dues, including ₹11.38 crore in interest. Ram Gopal Varma faces a ₹29.67 crore legal notice from Eclatant Films over a 2010 agreement.