Siddique, Edavela Babu intervene to settle producers' stand-off with Shane Nigam

On Sunday night, Babu, Nigam and his mother got together at the residence of Siddique. Speaking to the media, Babu said that all of them were there after Siddique invited them to his house. “Nigam explained his part on what happened and now I will speak to the director’s body, as some clarity is needed from their side. If need be, AMMA will intervene and for that I spoke to president Mohanlal. I also had a chat with Unnikrishnan who heads Film Employees Federation of Kerala. He has agreed to take up the issue and hence we feel, this issue can be put to rest soon,” said Babu.

Later speaking to the media, Nigam said that he is always a positive person, when asked about last night’s meeting. “There have been issues and the reason why I did, is known by some. The directors also are responsible. Anyway I remain positive,” said Nigam.

The spat between producers and Shane has been in the news ever since the actor posted a video on social media page, alleging that Veyil producer Joby George had issued death threats to him for getting a haircut. Joby had allegedly been upset that Shane had violated his contract by changing his appearance in the middle of shooting the film.

Though the issue was sorted out temporarily by AMMA, it flared up recently when Shane posted a picture of himself sporting a new haircut. The producers later approached the association and demanded that no other makers should sign up with the actor, whose habit of indiscipline had crossed all limits and also decided to stop shooting of two of his films. They also decided that unless Nigam reimburses the production cost of about Rs 7 core of the two films, the ban on him will not be revoked.