Pandiraj, who shot to fame with his debut movie Pasanga, later solidified his presence in the industry with Vamsam and Marina! Pandiraj has earlier worked as an associate with directors M. Sasikumar and Cheran. Marina, was jointly produced by Pandiraj and his friend Balamurugan, but even before the release of the movie, the duo had differences of opinion, and split up, with the matter being taken to the court, which ruled that Pandiraj pay Rs. 15 Lakhs to Balamurugan. This being settled, the movie released, and was well received. However, the latest buzz is that Balamurugan has been asking Pandiraj for a share of the profits gained from Marina, feeling that he has been cheated by his former friend! We also hear that a prominent director is backing Balamurugan to the hilt, in his efforts against Pandiraj. Do stay tuned for more updates on this issue!