Virat Kohli is once again making headlines not for cricket or social media activity, but for the closure of a restaurant he is associated with. The Bengaluru outlet of One8 Commune, located near M Chinnaswamy Stadium, has been shut following a court order linked to a rent dispute.
The claim
As per multiple reports, the reason the restaurant was shut was that it reportedly defaulted on rent and related payments for nearly six months. According to reports, total outstanding dues—including rent, maintenance charges, and revenue share—exceeded ₹2 crore.
Following repeated reminders and non-payment, the property owner approached the court. The court subsequently directed that the premises remain closed until all outstanding dues are cleared.
Virat Kohli's reported exit from the outlet
It has also been reported that Virat Kohli had already withdrawn his association with the Bengaluru outlet prior to its closure and removed his branding from the property.
According to reports, this move followed compliance-related concerns, including alleged fire safety and regulatory issues. However, there has been no official detailed public statement from Kohli's side specifically addressing the Bengaluru closure.
Brand clarification
Amid media reports, One8 Commune issued a clarification disputing claims that the shutdown was due to unpaid dues or financial default.
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In its statement, the brand said the closure was due to regulatory and compliance requirements related to the building, which it claims were the responsibility of the property owner and had been fulfilled.
The statement read, "We have noted certain media reports that inaccurately represent the circumstances surrounding the closure of our Bangalore outlet. To clarify, the outlet was shut due to specific regulatory and compliance-related requirements pertaining to the building. These compliances were the responsibility of the building owner and were fulfilled. At One Commune, the safety of our patrons and team is of paramount importance, and we do not compromise on this under any circumstances. Any suggestion linking this decision to unpaid dues or financial default on our part is incorrect and misleading. In light of this, a decision has been taken to discontinue operations at this location. We request media platforms to ensure accurate representation of facts. One Commune remains committed to upholding the highest standards across all its operations and thanks its patrons and partners for their continued support."
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