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New Indian Express
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Furore as censor board blocks J.S.K's release
KOCHI: The Central Board of Film Certification's denial of certification to the film 'Janaki V/s State of Kerala' (J.S.K) has created a flutter in Kerala with Malayalam film representatives voicing their angst and the producer deciding to move court. The courtroom thriller, directed by Pravin Narayanan and starring Union Minister Suresh Gopi and Anupama Parameswaran in lead roles, is about the legal battle of a woman who goes through a traumatic event. The CBFC allegedly objected to the use of 'Janaki' – another name for Goddess Sita – as the name of the title character. Following this, the film's release, scheduled for June 27, has been postponed.
Indian Express
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Janaki vs State of Kerala: Upcoming Suresh Gopi starrer faces CBFC hurdle over its name
The release of Malayalam film Janaki vs State of Kerala, starring actor and Union minister Suresh Gopi, has hit a roadblock after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) sought a change in the title of the film. The film's director, Praveen Narayanan, said that the CBFC has denied a screening certificate for the film, which was slated to be released on June 27. He said the film will now not be released on that date. The CBFC has reportedly sought a change in the name of the titular character, Janaki, and for the name to be removed from the film's title, as Janaki is also a name for Goddess Sita. The film revolves around the legal fight of a woman against the government. The CBFC is yet to serve a written notice to the film's producers regarding the demand, and it is expected to be delivered on Monday. Director and general secretary of the influential Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA), B Unnikrishnan, reacted sharply to the CBFC's reported demand. 'A woman who faces an atrocity cannot be given the name of Goddess Sita? This will create a major crisis in the industry… At times, the names of Hindu characters will be that of a God or Goddess. If this is the situation, we will not even be able to use my name,' Unnikrishnan said. He also said that all films are made as per the guidelines of the CBFC, and that these guidelines do not mention anything related to what the board has demanded. Suresh Gopi has, so far, not reacted to the controversy related to the movie, which is his first one to hit screens after he became a Union minister last year.
Hindustan Times
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
CBFC asks Union Minister Suresh Gopi's JSK - Janaki vs State of Kerala makers to change title over Goddess Sita's name
Industry sources said the release of the Suresh Gopi-starrer Malayalam movie JSK-Janaki vs. State of Kerala has hit a hurdle. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) reportedly denied it screening permission over the name of the title character. The Pravin Narayanan-directed movie, with Union Minister Suresh Gopi and Anupama Parameswaran in lead roles, reportedly revolves around the legal battle of an assaulted woman named Janaki against the state. Anupama Parameswaran and Suresh Gopi in a still from JSK - Janaki vs State of Kerala. According to sources, the film was reportedly denied screening clearance, citing that Janaki, an alternative name of Goddess Sita, cannot be used for such a character. Pravin, in a Facebook post, confirmed on Saturday that the Censor Board has denied screening permission for the movie. He said in the post, without elaborating, that there would be no release on 27 June. Meanwhile, noted director B Unnikrishnan, the general secretary of the Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA), on Sunday told reporters that the makers of the JSK were clearly informed by the CBFC that the name Janaki cannot be used in the movie. "They have not received any written information in this regard. A show-cause notice is yet to be received. They expect to get it by Monday," he told reporters in Kochi. The CBFC clearly stated to the film's crew that the name Sita cannot be used either in the title or for the character in the movie, Unnikrishnan said. "The story is about the legal fight carried out by an assaulted woman against the state. It is said (by the Board) that Goddess Sita's name cannot be given to the woman character who suffered assault," he said. Another filmmaker faced similar issue He said another Malayalam filmmaker recently faced a similar issue over the name of a character called Janaki in his movie, and he was forced to change it to Jayanthi to get Censor Board certification. Terming the Board's action as "strange", the FEFKA secretary asked where the country is heading. He said filmmakers are even denied the freedom to give the characters in their films the names of their choice. The director also said that in this circumstance, it would be tough to choose a name for characters belonging to the Hindu religion, as the majority of them would be epithets of Gods or Goddesses. Union Minister Suresh Gopi and the makers of the film were immediately not available for a comment.
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Janaki vs. State of Kerala, release blocked; CBFC demands name change.
The courtroom thriller starring Suresh Gopi and Anupama Parameswaran had received a U/A 13+ with no cuts earlier. The release of the Malayalam film 'Janaki vs State of Kerala' has been halted due to the CBFC, the Central Board of Film Certification, denying screening permission, citing issues with the film's title. According to the director Pravin Narayanan , the certification board has demanded the name of the movie be changed. Stating issues with using the name 'Janaki.' As a result, the scheduled release of 27th June, 2025, has been postponed. The courtroom thriller had previously received a U/A 13+ without any cuts. However, the CBFC later denied the film screening. Set against the backdrop of Kerala's legal system, the movie follows Janaki, a woman who seeks justice following a traumatic event. Represented by a powerful lawyer, played by Suresh Gopi, the film centers on the themes of justice, truth, and courage. Narayanan revealed on social media that the movie will not be released this Friday as scheduled. After years of mostly working in Tamil and Telugu films, actress Anupama Parameswaran is making a return to Malayalam cinema with J. Phaneendra Kumar's JSK, which is produced by Cosmos Entertainment in collaboration with Karthik Creations. The star-studded cast of the movie includes Suresh Gopi, Anupama Parameswaran, Joy Mathew, Jayan Cherthala, Baiju Santhosh, and Askar Ali.
Gulf Today
a day ago
- Politics
- Gulf Today
Failed meeting
The entire world was looking at G7 leaders for some concrete outcome but but nothing happened. I feel it was a very disappointing meeting. I thought they will talk about conflict resolution but no use. ('G7 leaders fail to reach agreements on key issues,' Gulf Today, June 19, 2025.) Six of the Group of Seven leaders discussed Russia's war in Ukraine and the Israel-Iran conflict but failed to reach major agreements on those and many other top issues — closing a summit that was forced to try and show how the wealthy nations' club might still shape global policy despite the early departure of US President Donald Trump. G7 leaders know they are followed worldwide and they are head turners. We all look at them with great admiration. They should do something to make this world a better and peaceful place. Suresh Gopi, By email
