Even as sexual harassment allegations against Rajkumar Hirani surfaced yesterday, those in the know indicate that Vinod Chopra Films and Fox Star India sprung into action as soon as the survivor accused the filmmaker, in an e-mail addressed to Sanju producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra in November.

Sources suggest that in light of the allegations, Fox Star India — though bound by a three-film deal with VVC Films — has conveyed to the latter it will bow out of the partnership if the studio continues to collaborate with Rajkumar Hirani Films. This implies that Munna Bhai 3, which is currently in the pre-production stage, will be put on hold.