Why Shane Nigam's 'Haal' is stuck in limbo
The Malayalam film Haal, starring Shane Nigam and directed by Veer, was supposed to hit theaters on September 12 but is now stuck in limbo.
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) demanded 15 cuts—including scenes with beef biryani and the heroine in Muslim religious attire—leading to an indefinite delay.
Filmmakers have taken their case to the Kerala High Court
Not backing down, the filmmakers have taken their case to the Kerala High Court, saying there's nothing offensive in Haal.
The next hearing is set for Friday.
They're also pushing for a two-step censorship process in hopes of avoiding these kinds of last-minute roadblocks in future projects.
Financial trouble for the team behind 'Haal'
With around ₹15 crore already invested, this delay could mean serious financial trouble for the team behind Haal.
They're standing firm on not making any cuts and are waiting on the court's decision to see if their film can finally make it to theaters.