The Prabhu Deva directed Hindi version of Pokkiri is running into deep trouble with a financier alleging that the producers of the film, Sri Devi, Boney Kapoor and his father Surendra Kapoor have cheated him to a tune of Rs. 7.93 crores.

According to the petitioner, the actress, her husband and father in law owned three production houses, Sri Devi Enterprises, Narasimma Enterprises and S.K. Films Enterprises. The trio had borrowed a huge amount from him and did not pay up the amount that was due to him. On repeated requests, they allegedly told the petitioner that it would be settled before the release of Wanted.

With the impending release, the petitioner has obtained a stay for releasing the film. The High Court of Madras has ordered the trio to furnish a security and not to release the film till further orders.

Wanted has Salman Khan and Ayesha Takia in the lead roles.