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Janaki vs State of Kerala director questions CBFCs demand to vary identify: They might have had a distinct perspective

Jul 03, 2025 12:06 PM IST

Janaki vs State of Kerala director Pravin Narayanan says that it isn’t simple to vary the title of the movie at this stage.

The makers of Malayalam movie Janaki vs State of Kerala have moved Kerala High Court to oppose the demand of Central Board of Film Certification to vary the identify of the movie as it’s the identify of Goddess Sita and the titular character is a rape survivor. Directed by Pravin Narayanan, the movie stars Suresh Gopi and Anupama Parameswaran.

Director Pravin Narayanan talks about CBFC’s demand to vary the movie’s title.

Pravin feels that CBFC ought to have a look at the movie from a distinct perspective.

“We settle for that Janaki can also be one other identify for goddess Sita, nevertheless it’s such a standard identify utilized in many components of the nation. by our film we by no means tried to defame Goddess Sita or some other perception system reluctant in our nation.”

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He provides, “Maybe CBFC might have had a distinct perspective for the identify of character.We are on the ultimate stage of manufacturing and to rename the character at this stage is tough for us.”

CBFC can also be going through opposition from movie physique Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMAA)

Joy Mathew, Member Ad hoc committee, AMMA, says, “What a Joke! Most of the individuals, movies in our nation and even the federal government give identify from our itihas and traditions. Then why ought to CBFC say this? They all the time wish to change many of the dialogues mentioning Janaki. It appears like matter of ego, in any other case there isn’t a motive for them to do it as a result of many of the movies carry names like Sita, Ram, Mohammad, George and so forth.”

Adding to this Pravin asserts, “Janaki’s identify is used all through the film and in dialogues spoken by many main actors within the film and her identify is proven a number of instances within the visuals.”

The High Court’s determination on the movie is predicted quickly and the makers are hoping for a optimistic reply

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