film controversy

New Delhi, March 25 Actor R Madhavan has issued a clarification regarding a scene in "Dhurandhar: The Revenge" where his character is allegedly shown smoking a cigarette while reciting a verse from the Sikh religious text 'Dasam Granth'.The controversy began after Gurjyot Singh Keer, president...

Mumbai, March 24: While Aditya Dhar's "Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge" is a huge success at the box office, the makers have sparked controversy with one of the scenes, where R Madhavan recites a verse from the Gurbani while smoking a cigarette.Now, Madhavan has clarified the matter, stating that...

Mumbai, March 18 Content on digital platforms is not certified by the censor board, the CBFC said on Wednesday, adding that they did not receive any application to certify the song "Sarke Chunar" from the upcoming Kannada movie "KD: The Devil".The song, which was released on YouTube earlier...

Los Angeles, March 9 – Hollywood actress Rosanna Arquette has criticized filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, who directed her in ‘Pulp Fiction’.The actress stated that Quentin Tarantino has a “free pass” to use the N-word in his films, which she considers “racist and unsettling”. According to...

Kolkata, March 5 Filmmaker Sudipto Sen, known for the award-winning 'The Kerala Story', said on Thursday that his upcoming production 'Charak: Fear of Faith' initially faced hurdles from the CBFC, with some members fearing it could be "against Indian traditions".Speaking about the project, Sen...

Mumbai, March 3 Filmmaker Vipul Shah says he felt compelled to make a sequel to "The Kerala Story," his controversial 2023 movie about religious conversion, as he wanted to expose a "much larger evil" that extends beyond Kerala and across the country.The sequel, titled “The Kerala Story 2...

Kochi, February 28 – A day after the Kerala High Court cleared the screening of 'Kerala Story 2', the film opened to thin audiences across the state, with advance bookings reflecting a subdued public response despite the controversy that preceded its release.The High Court's intervention came...

Kochi, February 27 – In a dramatic turn of events just 24 hours after a court ruling, a division bench of the Kerala High Court lifted the interim stay on the release of "The Kerala Story 2 – Goes Beyond" on Friday, clearing the way for the film's screening.The division bench, comprising...

Mumbai, February 26 – The director of "The Kerala Story," Sudipto Sen, has finally clarified his remarks about why he refused to direct "The Kerala Story 2."During the trailer launch of his latest venture, "Charak: Fair of Faith," Sen was asked about his comment that he does not make films...

Mumbai, February 26 – The makers of the upcoming film ‘The Kerala Story 2 – Goes Beyond’ have approached the Supreme Court after the Kerala High Court granted an interim stay on the film's release on Thursday.The Kerala High Court noted that there was prima facie evidence that the Censor Board...

Mumbai, February 26 – As actor Vishal Mohan's latest film, "Yadav Ji Ki Love Story," faces significant criticism, he discussed whether controversies sometimes serve as a marketing tool for projects.Speaking exclusively to IANS, Vishal stated that when working on a project, none of the involved...

Kochi, February 25 The Kerala High Court announced on Wednesday that it will hear arguments regarding the pleas against "The Kerala Story 2 - Goes Beyond" during the afternoon session.Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas stated that he will examine the matter in detail at 3 pm.The court had earlier...

New Delhi, February 24 – A plea has been filed before the Supreme Court to prevent the release of the feature film “Yadav Ji Ki Love Story”, which is scheduled for nationwide release on Friday, alleging that the film’s title and portrayal risk reinforcing caste-based stereotypes and disrupting...

Kochi, February 24 The Kerala High Court heard arguments on a petition seeking to overturn the public viewing certificate granted to 'The Kerala Story 2 - Goes Beyond'.Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas will continue to hear arguments on the matter after lunch, sources said.The court will then...

Kochi, February 24 – The Kerala High Court will screen the film 'The Kerala Story 2' on Wednesday as part of proceedings in a petition raising concerns about its portrayal of events, which are claimed to be based on a "true story".Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas, who is hearing the matter, has...

New Delhi, February 22 "The Kerala Story 2" is a "propaganda" film aimed at creating polarization ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections, CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas said, questioning whether local BJP leaders would dare to demand a "beef ban."The film, which has sparked...

Sambhal (UP), February 22 The leader of a Hindu right-wing group has threatened to enter the homes of filmmakers in Mumbai and "teach them a lesson" over films that "target Sanatan Dharma".Raj Shekhawat, the national president of Kshatriya Karni Sena, speaking to reporters after offering...

Kochi, February 20 The Kerala High Court has issued notices to the producers of "The Kerala Story 2 – Goes Beyond", the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), and the Union Government in response to a petition filed by a Kannur native seeking to overturn the film's certification and...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 19 – The release of the trailer for the controversial Hindi film "The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond," a sequel to "The Kerala Story," has triggered sharp political reactions across the country, particularly in Kerala, with leaders from various parties trading...

Sambhal (UP), February 18 An FIR was filed against the producer, director, and lead actors of the upcoming Hindi film "Yadav Ji Ki Love Story" after a group of people from the Yadav community held a protest against the movie, saying it could disrupt social harmony and offend community...