The Kerala High Court has granted significant relief to Honey Rose, cancelling the GST department’s notice that had demanded her tax records for several assessment years in a single request.Reports from Bar and Bench website says that the court clarified that such a combined notice cannot stand. Instead, the authorities must seek documents separately for each year. According to the original notice the department alleged that Honey Rose had not fully paid taxes on income earned from her acting career. It also claimed that her total earnings were not accurately disclosed. With the court quashing the notice, the actress now moves past what had become a prolonged legal concern.
‘Rachel’ pushes release again
While the legal victory brought relief the actress also faced an unexpected development on the professional front. Her upcoming film ‘Rachel’ has been postponed once again. The film was initially expected to release on December 12. The makers later announced that they had decided to delay the release after reviewing the film’s theatrical prospects.The update was shared through an Instagram note posted by the team. Their announcement stated, “Considering the timing and overall release landscape, we are rescheduling the release to ensure the best experience for our audience.” They also mentioned that the shift was necessary to help the film secure stronger visibility in theatres.Honey Rose plays a never-before-seen characterDirected by newcomer Anandini Bala, Rachel marks an important milestone in Honey Rose’s two decades in cinema. She portrays a butcher which is a role that is strikingly different from her previous characters. Early stills and promotional material highlighted her raw and rugged transformation.The actress plays Rachel, daughter of Pothupara Joyichan, a hunter from Pala.The film is set for release in five languages namely Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi and the script is co-written by acclaimed filmmaker Abrid Shine.Alongside Honey Rose, the film features a strong ensemble cast that includes Babu Raj, Roshan, Chandu Salimkumar, Radhika Radhakrishnan, Jaffer Idukki, Vineeth Thattill, Joji K. John, Dinesh Prabhakar, David, Pauly Valsan, and Vanditha Manoharan in pivotal roles.Disclaimer: This report is a journalistic account of a recent court development. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy based on available information, this is not a substitute for the official court order or legal advice. The final ruling, which will be published by the court, is the definitive source of information. This article serves as a report on the current status of the case and should not be considered legal guidance.
