The Kerala High Court refused to stay release of a film allegedly based on the Venjaramoodu murder case, citing creative freedom. It held that apprehensions of trial influence and privacy harm were insufficient grounds to block the film’s release.
Producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah told the Kerala High Court that pleas against “The Kerala Story 2 – Goes Beyond” are premature and not maintainable, asserting Central Board of Film Certification alone can certify films under the Cinematograph Act, 1952.
Supreme Court has asked petitioners to approach Delhi High Court over the challenge to Udaipur Files release. The film, based on tailor Kanhaiya Lal’s murder, faces objections for allegedly vilifying Muslims.
