As things heat up, celebrities in Hong Kong and China have also begun taking sides in the conflict.
Stars like Hong Kong actresses Shu Qi and Kara Hui expressed their support for Yen, while others like Hong Kong veteran action star Yuen Wah and Chinese actress Xu Jiao spoke out in support of Chiu, reported Hong Kong media.
"Donnie Yen is very serious in whatever he does and thinks of ways to make sure every single frame is perfect.
"Even when the weather is cold and he is shivering, cramping up, when he hears 'Action', Donnie Yen will immediately perform without a single word of complaint," said Shu Qi, who had worked with Yen in 2011's "Legend of the Fist", over her micro blog.
"Donnie, I have known you since you were young, I know you are passionate about film and have high expectations of yourself.
"I hope you won't be affected by all these controversies. Keep going!" said Hui, who had worked with Yen in 2011's "Wu Xia" in a micro blog post.
Hong Kong actor Chapman Toh and director Wong Jing have expressed their support for Yen as well, but Chiu too has his supporters.
"I worked with Vincent Chiu on 'Wu Dang' and feel that he is very enthusiastic about his work, personable … I believe Instructor Chiu, strongly support him!" said "CJ7" star, Chinese actress Xu Jiao.
Yuen Wah, who had appeared in countless Hong Kong action films, echoed Xu's sentiments and backed Chiu.
Chiu himself has since dug in his heels and declared that he is ready to fight it out with Yen in court, even if this spat causes irreparable damage to his acting career.
"All ten properties I bought at a low price in Beijing are now worth six times more.
"Even if I stop working, I won't have any difficulty getting by," Chiu told the media recently, in response to Yen's announcement that he would take Chiu to court.
"This issue affects my reputation. I must get justice, because they have insulted my professionalism."
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