Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Censor Board Objects to 'Chai Wala' Film Title
There's a new Telugu movie called 'Chai Wala' about a father who runs a tea café and his son who has different dreams.
The movie's makers are having trouble because the censor board in Hyderabad doesn't like the title and wants them to change it.
The makers are confused because they think the title fits the story.
They've even asked the officials to watch the movie to understand it better, but the officials are still insisting on a title change.
The movie was supposed to come out on February 6, but now the makers are trying to find a new title so they can release it on time.
In the past, other movies like 'Padmavati' had similar issues, but it's not very common for Telugu movies.
The Hyderabad Censor Board has objected to the title 'Chai Wala' for a Telugu film directed by Pramod Harsha and starring Shiva Kandukuri and Teju Ashwini.
The makers have spent Rs 6 crores on the film and are unsure how to resolve the title issue, as the film is not political in nature.
The film's story revolves around a father-son relationship and a tea café, with the title 'Chai Wala' being deemed justified by the makers.
Censor officials are reportedly facing pressure from higher authorities in Mumbai and New Delhi to change the title, but no specific reasons have been provided.
The makers are considering alternative titles like 'Nawab Café' to obtain the censor certificate and release the film as scheduled on February 6.
- Who
- Makers of the Telugu film 'Chai Wala', including director Pramod Harsha and actors Shiva Kandukuri, Teju Ashwini, and Rajeev Kanakala
- What
- The Hyderabad Censor Board has objected to the film's title, 'Chai Wala', and is urging the makers to change it
- When
- The film was scheduled for release on February 6, but the censor issue has caused delays in promotion and certification
- Where
- The issue is occurring at the Hyderabad Censor Board, with alleged pressure from higher officials in Mumbai and New Delhi
- Why
- The censor officials have not provided specific reasons for their objection to the title, but the makers believe it is justified as the film revolves around a father-son relationship and a tea café
- Film Title
- Chai Wala
- Director
- Pramod Harsha
- Lead Actors
- Shiva Kandukuri, Teju Ashwini, Rajeev Kanakala
- Budget
- Rs 6 crores
- Scheduled Release Date
- February 6
- Censor Board Location
- Hyderabad
- Promotional Event Attendee
- Hyderabad City Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar
- Alternative Title Consideration
- Nawab Café