Kerala HC refuses to ban screening of L2: Empuraan
- The Kerala High Court refused to ban the screening of the film Empuraan, noting that it was cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification and that no crime had been reported by the State police.
- V.V. Vijesh, a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party, sought a ban on the film, but the court questioned his motives and termed the petition a publicity interest litigation.
- Producers Antony Perumbavoor and A.M. Gopalan are under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate for unauthorized foreign funding related to the film.
- Actor Mohanlal acknowledged that certain aspects of the film 'caused discomfort' amid the growing backlash against it and apologized for any inconvenience.
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Kerala HC refuses to ban screening of 'Empuraan'
Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Tuesday, April 1, refused to ban the screening of the now controversial film ‘Empuraan’. The Court asked the petitioner, “Have you watched the movie Empuraan? What is your objection? It was certified by the censor board, right? I am suspecting your bona fide. Show me one complaint on incitement of violence due to this movie. These are all publicity-oriented petitions.” The Court further pointed out the State lawye…
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