India, May 8 -- Even as Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan's horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla continues to enjoy a good run and positive word-of-mouth at the box office, the film recently found itself caught in the middle of a controversy. Several vendors claimed that their payments were still pending despite the movie's success. Amid the allegations, the makers have now broken their silence to clarify their stand.

According to a Mid-day report, several vendors associated with the film have alleged that their payments are still pending despite the film's theatrical success. In the report, one vendor claimed that the makers owe him close to Rs.30 lakh in fees, stating, "Payments are getting stuck for months. Once the film releases, it becomes diffi...