For the reported allegations on K Manju noted producer and  director Imran Sardaria made by actress Malashri, it was hit back time by the duo on Friday afternoon.

Whatever I am speaking is truth started K Manju and went back to the call sheet he procured in 2012 from Malashri. The advance amount given was Rs.25 lakhs. Malashri instead of accepting my film accepted various other films. I did not lose patience. After some time she even asked for Rs.20 lakhs. I have obliged. After sometime when she called and said I have given only Rs.35 lakhs, I was taken aback. I have done 42 films so far and not cheated anyone. I have sold coconut and came to this stage as farmer son. I had driven auto in younger days to reach today position.

I am not ‘Kesaru’. I have not told her that she does not know acting. I am just producer here. My friend Ramesh Reddy is actual producer. I have given the dates of Madam to him. Knowing all this Malashri calls me as stupid. This is utterly wrong. Because I have given Rs.45 lakhs she is saying like this is it? She should think before speaking anything. Instead of going to KFCC and Artists Association why did she come to media?

With all such ruckus I am not happy to make movie. I would take the remuneration what I have given through petition.

Imran Sardaria also present at the media meet said he did not say that she does not know acting. The timing, dialogue delivery and emotions were not matching. She has mistaken it. I am also fan of Malashri. I waited for four years for Malashri to this film. I had given script 15 days ago. She did not make any preparation and used to turn up sets. This is something I did not expected it. For Hubballi language separate teacher was appointed. I came to know early after spending Rs.5 lakhs for two days shoot on things not working out. I was told by Manju to drop the film.

With opponent parties not coming together to solve the crisis, the issue is up in air.