# Drama Unfolds in Malayalam Cinema: Kerala HC Steps In as Nivin Pauly Battles Producer Shamnas! **Imagine a blockbuster sequel like *Action Hero Biju 2* turning into a real-life courtroom thriller**—that's the explosive dispute gripping Malayalam film fans, with actor **Nivin Pauly** at the center.[1][2] The Kerala High Court has now intervened, scheduling mediation on February 20 amid escalating accusations of forgery, cheating, and false affidavits.[1] This saga kicked off when producer **P.S. Shamnas** accused Nivin Pauly and director **Abrid Shine** of cheating him out of ₹1.9 crore in overseas distribution profits for the upcoming film. Shamnas claimed they sold rights based on an outdated contract after promising him a co-producer credit, following losses from their prior project *Mahaveeryar*.[4][5] An FIR was filed under IPC sections for criminal breach of trust and cheating, but Nivin and Abrid hit back hard, alleging Shamnas **forged Nivin's signature** on documents submitted to the Kerala Film Chamber.[3] The plot thickened in a Vaikom court, where a judge ruled Shamnas filed a **false affidavit**, hiding a pending commercial suit in Ernakulam and misleading the court to trigger the FIR. The court ordered **perjury proceedings** against him under BNSS and BNS, calling it "fraud upon the court" at first glance—a major win for Nivin![1][2][6] Meanwhile, the **Kerala High Court stayed the cheating investigation**, extended the stay after failed mediation, and set February 20 for fresh talks.[4][5]
Courtroom tension in Malayalam cinema world (Unsplash free stock image)
Citations
1.https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/kerala-court-perjury-case-producer-nivin-pauly-dispute-aefg9bv0
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/nivin-pauly-gets-big-relief-kerala-court-takes-action-against-producer-in-action-hero-biju-row/articleshow/126555763.cms
3.https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/features/insight/kerala-hc-orders-criminal-case-against-producer-in-nivin-pauly-issue
4.https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2026/01/16/cheating-case-against-nivin-pauly-high-court-extends-stay.html
5.https://www.livelaw.in/high-court/kerala-high-court/kerala-high-court-nivin-pauly-abrid-shine-shamnas-519315
6.https://www.deshabhimani.com/deshabhimani-english-/entertainment--27705/nivin-pauly-fake-case-court-imposes-non-bailable-offences-on-complainant--56339
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