'I don't know who started these rumours. I could not attend the 'Iniya' audio release function mainly because I was busy shooting my new film 'Gokula' for which director Prakash had taken my dates two months ago. I had explained this to Shylendra Babu. Later, I participated in the promotional live programme of the film for channel ZEE,' said Pooja.

'About two months ago Prakash had approached me for the dates and had clearly told me that he wants my full days work on July 2, when the film was launched. There was full day shoot in Someshwara Temple and many artists were involved in the shooting.

'While audio release function of 'Iniya' was fixed recently and both Shylendra Babu and director Mussanje Mahesh invited me to the function. I explained them my situation and asked them to approach Prakash directly and request him to get me a few hours for the audio release function. I could not ask Prakash because he was very specific that I was needed on all the days that I was sought for the film,' said Pooja.