Malayalam film industry protests over 'Janaki' title controversy
The Kerala film community is pushing back after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) asked for a title change in "Janaki vs The State of Kerala."
At a protest in Thiruvananthapuram, filmmakers and artists called the move an attack on creative freedom and spoke out against religious censorship.
Indrans, Unnikrishnan among those who spoke at protest
The CBFC reportedly denied clearance because "Janaki" is linked to Goddess Sita.
Industry voices like B Unnikrishnan called this a real threat to artistic rights, while actor Indrans shared his worries about growing restrictions.
Even CPI leader Binoy Viswam urged Minister Suresh Gopi, who stars in the film, to rethink such censorship.
Despite being a smaller industry, Malayalam cinema isn't backing down from defending its creative space.