Mafia's Kerala release in trouble?

Looks like February is turning to be a packed month for Kollywood. If everything goes well, this Friday will witness the release of six films, namely Mafia, Baaram, God Father, Kanni Maadam, Kutty Devadhai and Meendum Oru Mariyathai. Needless to say, Karthick Naren’s

Mafia

is the only film which has good expectations from movie buffs. The impressive action-oriented trailer and the stylish appearances of Arun Vijay and Prasanna in it have helped the movie garner enough attention. It is heard that the movie will have shows starting from 5AM in the morning.

Howeve

r, it seems like all is not well for the film in Kerala. A press release from

Palakkad Distributors Association

was doing the rounds on social media, according to which they have asked its members not to take up films bankrolled by Lyca Productions. As per the release, the production company tried to sell Mafia to a new party while Mini Studio and KTC groups want the film as a compensation for Kaala and Darbar. It is also said that Lyca Productions is yet to settle the advance amount 2.80 cr received from Mini Studios for Kaala’s distribution in Kerala.