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KOCHI: After a legal battle and title renaming, Suresh Gopi-starrer Janaki V v/s State of Kerala (JSK) received screening permission from the Central Board of Film Certification. The release of the film, scheduled for June 27, was delayed as the Censor Board demanded to change the word 'Janaki' from the title and rename the central character in the films. Though the filmmakers approached the Kerala High Court questioning the move, they later agreed to change the name to Janaki V v/s State of Kerala. Film bodies, including the Film Employees Federation of Kerala and Kerala Film Producers Association, earlier, had come out against the censor board's move to deny screening permission to the films.
KOCHI: Questioning the censor board's objection to the use of 'Janaki' in an upcoming Malayalam film and the need for modifying its title, the Kerala High Court on Friday observed that 'Janaki' was a common name used everywhere. It also wondered how the name could affect a particular section of society, as it did not belong to any specific caste or religion. Justice N Nagaresh made the remarks during the hearing of the petition filed by Cosmos Entertainments, the producer of 'JSK-Janaki Vs State of Kerala', which stars Union Minister Suresh Gopi and Anupama Parameswaran in lead roles. The Tam ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar inaugurated Andhra Pradesh's first Super ECBC (Energy Conservation Building Code) compliant building at Sagar Nagar in Visakhapatnam on Friday. Terming it a landmark in sustainable infrastructure, he emphasised the government's commitment to energy efficiency and green design in public facilities. The facility will serve as a national-level training hub for power sector staff. He urged power utilities to expedite 20 lakh rooftop solar connections, targeting 10,000 in each Assembly segment. He reaffirmed nine-hour uninterrupted power for agri ...Read More >
KOCHI: The controversy over the use of the name Janaki in the film JSK - Janaki v/s State of Kerala, starring Union Minister Suresh Gopi, saw a new development on Wednesday with the film's producers informing the Kerala High Court that they are willing to incorporate the suggestions made by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Accordingly, changes will be made to the subtitle of the movie, modifying it from Janaki to Janaki V. With this change, the revised title of the film will be JSK - Janaki V v/s State of Kerala. When the petition filed by Cosmos Entertainments, Tamil Nadu the ...Read More >
Kochi, Jul 9 (PTI) The makers of 'Janaki vs State of Kerala', starring Union Minister Suresh Gopi, informed the Kerala High Court on Wednesday that they are willing to change the film's title to "V Janaki" or "Janaki V", as suggested by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The statement was made during a hearing on a plea filed by the producers challenging the CBFC's objection to the original title "Janaki", which had delayed the film's clearance. Also Read | Pappu Yadav, Kanhaiya Kumar 'Not Allowed' to Board Rahul Gandhi-Tejashwi Yadav's Chariot During 'Bihar Bandh' Protests in P ...Read More >
Janaki vs State of Kerala (JSK), starring Union Minister Suresh Gopi, informed the Kerala High Court on Wednesday that the film received the censor board approval on July 11, 2025, and will be released this week. In view of the submission, Justice N Nagaresh observed that the primary grievance of the petitioner -- the film's production company -- stands redressed and disposed of its plea. The court also declared that, given the peculiar circumstances in which a revised version of the movie was ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Education Minister V Sivankutty has once again reacted to the Central Board of Film Certification's objection to the name of the lead character in the upcoming Malayalam film Janaki vs State of Kerala, which stars Union Minister Suresh Gopi. "My name is Sivankutty... Will the censor board be coming this way?!" Sivankutty wrote on social media. Earlier, the minister had also quipped whether it is a "censor board or senseless board." CBFC had informally objected to the title and character name 'Janaki' for a rape victim, citing religious sensitivities. The Kerala High Court ...Read More >
Kochi: After weeks of controversy over its title, the Suresh Gopi-starrer 'Janaki V vs State of Kerala' has finally received a U/A certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Director Pravin Narayanan announced the update on social media: "Janaki V V/s State of Kerala - U/A 16." Initially, the CBFC had raised strong objections to the film's title, citing that 'Janaki' is another name for the Hindu goddess Sita, and had proposed 96 cuts. However, following backlash and a legal appeal by the filmmakers in the Kerala High Court, the board revised its stance, eventually re ...Read More >
Kochi, July 9: The controversy surrounding the latest film featuring Union Minister of State for Tourism Suresh Gopi has finally settled, with the makers agreeing to rename the film following objections raised by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The film, initially titled Janaki vs State of Kerala, will now be released as Janaki. V vs State of Kerala. The legal dispute, which had come up for hearing in the Kerala High Court four times in the past two weeks, was heard again on Wednesday. During the hearing, held both before and after lunch, the production team informed the court ...Read More >
Kochi: General Secretary of the Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA), B Unnikrishnan on Friday termed as "distrurbing" and "arbitrary," the alleged demand of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to the makers of 'Janaki vs State of Kerala' to change the name of both the film and its title character. Producers of 'Janaki Vs State of Kerala' (JSK) starring Union Minister Suresh Gopi and directed by Pravin Narayanan have approached the Kerala High Court regarding the alleged unofficial directive from the CBFC. FEFKA General Secretary Unnikrishnan told ANI, "We are also not very ...Read More >
Bhopal, June 27 (UNI) In a bizarre incident, 19 vehicles of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav's convoy broke down together after diesel allegedly mixed with water was filled in their tanks at a fuel station in the Ratlam district of the state late Thursday night. Authorities carried out an inspection of the fuel station, and subsequently it was sealed. The stalled vehicles, mostly Toyota Innovas, had to be towed away and a replacement fleet was summoned hurriedly from Indore, to be used for the CM, who arrived in Ratlam on Friday afternoon and inaugurated the Regional Industry, Sk ...Read More >
Kochi, Jun 30 (PTI) The Kerala High Court on Monday questioned the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) over its insistence on changing the name "Janaki" in the upcoming Suresh Gopi-starrer Malayalam film, 'Janaki vs the State of Kerala'. Justice N Nagaresh observed that the reason cited by the board that the title violates certification guidelines appears prima facie unsustainable. Also Read | Government Job Alert: Indian Navy 10+2 BTech Cadet Entry Scheme Goes Live on joinindiannavy.gov.in; Know Eligibility Criteria, Steps To Apply. "How is it contemptuous to any racial, religious, ...Read More >
Kochi, Jul 9 (PTI) The makers of 'Janaki vs State of Kerala', starring Union Minister Suresh Gopi, informed the Kerala High Court on Wednesday that they are willing to change the film's title to "V Janaki" or "Janaki V", as suggested by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The statement was made during a hearing on a plea filed by the producers challenging the CBFC's objection to the original title "Janaki", which had delayed the film's clearance. The Censor Board had earlier refused to grant certification unless the title was changed, citing potential religious sensitivity, as "J ...Read More >
KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Monday observed that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) cannot dictate film titles or storylines to directors and artists. Justice N Nagaresh made this remark while hearing a petition from Cosmos Entertainments, the producer of the film "JSK - Janaki vs State of Kerala," starring Union Minister Suresh Gopi. The petition sought a directive to the CBFC to issue a censor certificate for the film. The court directed the CBFC to clarify its objections to the film's title, "Janaki," and emphasised that the case cannot be indefinitely adjourned. The hearin ...Read More >
Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Friday orally questioned the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) over objection to the use of the name 'Janaki' in Suresh Sopi starrer 'JSK - Janaki v/s State of Kerala'. "We have cinemas issued in the name 'Seeta Aur Geeta'. Janaki is Seeta. Nothing happened. No problem. Nobody has any complaint. We have film named 'Ram Lakhan'. Nobody has any complaint. Then how come for Janaki there is a complaint?" Justice N Nagaresh asked Deputy Solicitor General of India (DSGI) appearing for CBFC. This comes after the film certification body informed the Court tha ...Read More >
Kochi, Jun 28 (PTI) Kerala Culture Minister Saji Cherian on Saturday alleged that since the BJP came to power at the Centre there have been several instances of creative freedom being questioned with the most recent being the denial of certification to upcoming Malayalam film 'Janaki Vs State of Kerala (JSK)' over its name. Cherian said that despite a BJP Union Minister of State, Suresh Gopi, acting in the film, it has been denied clearance for public viewing and asked, "What is wrong with the name Janaki?" Hitting out hard at the BJP, he claimed that ever since the saffron party came to powe ...Read More >
KOCHI: A name as old as ancient mythology has ignited a modern-day firestorm in Kerala's film industry. Janaki vs State of Kerala (JSK), a yet-to-be-released courtroom drama, has triggered furious anger among filmmakers, artists and producers, all rallying against what they call the "arbitrary and choking" decisions of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). On Monday, the who's who of Mollywood -- including FEFKA, KFPA and AMMA members -- gathered outside the CBFC office in Thiruvananthapuram, venting frustration over a censorship regime they claim is becoming unpredictable, unreason ...Read More >
Kochi, July 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) After weeks of legal wrangling and uncertainty, Union Minister of State for Tourism Suresh Gopi's latest film Janaki. V vs State of Kerala has finally received clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), paving the way for its release. The film, originally titled Janaki vs State of Kerala, ran into trouble when the CBFC objected to the use of the name "Janaki" in the title, citing concerns under Section 5B(2) of the Cinematograph Act. The production company challenged the decision in the Kerala High Court, initiating a legal battle that drew ...Read More >
Tiruvallur: Lok Sabha MP Sasikanth Senthil on Friday said its a masterclass in institutional insecurity, patriarchal control and communal paranoia. Only in today's India can empathy across communities be seen as a threat. On the row over Janaki vs State of Kerala, Sasikanth took to X and cited a report in which the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has objected to a scene showing the protagonist named Janaki, who's a rape survivor, being helped by a man from another community. "Janaki is another name for Goddess Sita and CBFC said such depiction could spark communal tensions. Senthi ...Read More >
The Catholic Congress, an organisation of the laity under the Syro-Malabar church, on Friday told the Kerala high court that the upcoming Malayalam movie Haal starring Shine Nigam has "objectionable content" which could cause "religious disharmony". IMAGE: A screengrab from the controversial Malayalam movie, 'Haal'. Photograph: Courtesy 'Haal' official teaser The claim was made by the Christian organisation in an application filed in the High Court seeking impleadment in a plea moved by the fil ...Read More >
Kochi, Jun 27 (PTI) The Kerala High Court on Friday asked the censor board what was wrong with the name 'Janaki' and directed it to submit in writing the decision of its revising committee regarding the Suresh Gopi-starrer movie -- 'Janaki Vs State of Kerala' (JSK) -- on June 30. The oral observation and direction by Justice N Nagaresh came on a plea by the film's production company Cosmos Entertainments against the delay in certification for the movie by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). During the hearing of the plea, the court asked the lawyer for the CBFC what the issue was ...Read More >
Kochi, July 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) In an interesting move, the Kerala High Court judge, hearing the case where the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) raised objections over the use of the name 'Janaki' in the film starring Union Minister of State for Tourism Suresh Gopi, has decided to see the film on Saturday. The film was to have been released on June 27 but with the CBFC opposing 'Janaki' in the title, it's been held up with the censor board submitting that the current title of the film violates guidelines issued by the Central government, pursuant to Section 5B(2) of the Cinematograph ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 13 (ANI): After weeks of controversy over the film title, the makers of Suresh Gopi JSK vs State of Kerala have finally announced the movie new release date. It was earlier stated to release on June 20. Granted with a U/A 16+ after the tough legal battle around the film title, actor Suresh Gopi took to his Instagram handle to share the much-awaited release date of the film. The movie is now set to release worldwide on July 17. While sharing the new release date, the makers wrote, Behind every delay... have a truth worth fighting for. and in the end ...Read More >
Kochi, Oct 17 (PTI) The Catholic Congress, an organisation of the laity under the Syro-Malabar church, on Friday told the Kerala High Court that the upcoming Malayalam movie 'Haal' starring Shine Nigam has "objectionable content" which could cause "religious disharmony". The claim was made by the Christian organisation in an application filed in the High Court seeking impleadment in a plea moved by the film's producers alleging an inordinate delay by the censor board (CBFC) in issuing the censorship certificate. Justice V G Arun allowed the impleadment application and listed the matter on Oc ...Read More >