US EditionUdaipur Files Movie Row: Supreme Court Asks Delhi HC to Hear Pleas Against Centre Decision for Release of Film
INDIA, JUL 24 – The Supreme Court lifted the stay after six cuts were made, directing the Delhi High Court to hear objections before the film’s August 8 release, amid ongoing communal concerns.
- On Friday, the Supreme Court of India lifted the stay on Udaipur Files and transferred the case to the Delhi High Court.
- Amid concerns over communal disharmony, Maulana Arshad Madani filed a petition against the Centre's approval, noting the film is based on the 2022 murder of tailor Kanhaiya Lal and criticisms it is `hate speech masquerading as free speech`.
- Fifty-Five CBFC edits and six Ministry cuts revised key scenes, with the expert committee also mandating removal of certain credit frames and a new disclaimer.
- The bench directed the Delhi High Court to hear the pleas on July 28 and told both sides to pursue their grievances there, noting `In the history of this Court, no film has been banned after release`, Justice Surya Kant said.
- Planning its theatrical launch, the film will open on August 8, 2025, as Bharat Shrinate said `We respect the Supreme Court's order and are ready to release the film on August 8`, with Jani Firefox Films promoting a global release.
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Bollywood actor Vijay Raaz's upcoming film 'Udaipur Files' has been in the news lately for its sensitive themes. The crime drama thriller is directed by Bharat S Shrinate and written by Amit Jani, Bharat Singh and Jayant Sinha. For those who may not know, the film is based on the famous 2022 Kanhaiya Lal murder case. In recent developments, the Supreme Court has asked the parties who are objecting to the release of the movie 'Udaipur Files: Kanh…
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