Puja Entertainment and Netflix end year-long dispute with Rs 20 Cr+ settlement? Here’s what we know

It seems like good days are here for Vashu Bhagnani and Jackky Bhagnani’s Puja Entertainment. The production house – that earlier went as Pooja Entertainment, has reportedly ended its year-long feud with OTT content giant Netflix. As per a recent media report, Vashu and Jackky Bhagnani settled the Netflix dispute with a settlement of over Rs. 20 crore. Read on for details.

Puja Entertainment & Netflix end dispute?

Talking about the two giants burying the hatchet, a source told Bollywood Hungama, “Both the parties agreed on a settlement. Netflix has paid the Bhagnanis a substantial amount to end the matter. The exact figure is only known to the head honchos but it is believed to be over Rs. 20 crores.”

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The insider added, “Both Netflix and Vashu Bhagnani-Jackky Bhagnani have now decided to make a fresh start and are hoping to have a great, long association with each other.”

Puja Entertainment x Netflix feud

For those who do not know, in September 2024, Vashu Bhagnani and Jackky Bhagnani sued Netflix for cheating and non-payment of dues to the tune of nearly Rs. 47.37 crores. The father-son producers complained to the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police and claimed they were yet to receive due towards the OTT rights of their three films – Mission Raniganj, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Hero No 1.

Talking about the complaint, senior inspector Ravindra Avhad had told HT City at that time, “This amount of Rs. 47.37 crore is what Netflix owes to the complainant, Vashu Bhagnani. But Netflix is not cooperating. We sent them two summonses, but they are not appearing. They haven’t replied to the letter sent to them by us. Bhagnanis came to us in April, we recorded their statements and collected the required documents. Netflix asked for some time, but aaye hi nahin. Lower level ke staff ko bhej dete hain statement ke liye, but it is Monika Shergill (Content Head, Netflix India) who should appear.”

At that time, Netflix denied the accusations, saying, “These claims are completely unfounded — indeed it’s Pooja Entertainment that owes Netflix money. We have a strong track record of partnership with the Indian creative community and are working with the authorities to resolve this dispute.”

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