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.
The Kerala High Court strongly criticized petitioners for making allegations against judges who lifted the stay on the film Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond. The Bench led by Soumen Sen heard a PIL challenging the movie’s release.
The Kerala High Court questioned the CBFC over certifying The Kerala Story 2 – Goes Beyond, with Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas hearing pleas to halt its release, warning that portraying Kerala communally could mislead viewers and incite tensions.
