Actor Yash's mother Pushpa Arunkumar, who produced the film 'Kothalavadi', filed FIR against 5 promoters, accusing them of taking ₹64 lakh from her. She alleged that they failed to promote the film and spread negative propaganda against it instead. "[One of the accused] told the director that if he asked for accounts, he'd ensure the film was de-promoted." she claimed.