Choreographer Jani, accused of assault and arrested by Telangana police, has received interim bail from a local court in Hyderabad to attend the National Award ceremony in Delhi. He was recognized as the Best Choreographer for the song "Megham Karukkatha" from the film Thiruchitrambalam, starring Dhanush and Nithya Menen.

Jani was arrested on September 19 in Goa under POCSO and rape charges after a complaint was filed on September 15 by a junior colleague. He remained in custody until October 3. His interim bail is effective from October 6 to October 10, during which he must surrender to the court by 10 am on October 10.

The court stipulated that Jani must not seek further interim bail while released and is prohibited from speaking to the media. He was also required to submit two sureties worth Rs 4 lakh.