Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Vetri Maaran Challenges CBFC's 'Manushi' Certification Denial
The Madras High Court is reviewing why the CBFC won't certify 'Manushi.'
The film's producer, Vetri Maaran, says the CBFC rejected the movie because of its content, which includes a scene about illegal custody and discussions about religion.
The director, Gopi Nainar, has questioned the CBFC's decision and the alleged reasoning behind it, including interpretations of dialogue.
The film's team has requested certification.
The filmmakers want to release their movie and are questioning the censorship rationale.
Vetri Maaran approached the Madras High Court after CBFC denied certification for his film 'Manushi'.
The film, directed by Gopi Nainar, features Andrea Jeremiah and deals with the custodial interrogation of a woman.
CBFC reportedly refused to certify the film because it portrayed the State in a negative light.
The director stated they had sent the film for certification a year prior and the revising committee also denied.
The director questioned the grounds for denial and is willing to cut scenes.
- Who
- Vetri Maaran, Gopi Nainar, CBFC, Andrea Jeremiah (actor)
- What
- CBFC denied certification for 'Manushi'.
- When
- Film was sent for certification a year prior to the court case.
- Where
- Madras High Court, Tamil Nadu, India
- Why
- The CBFC alleges the content portrays the State in a negative light and is against certain religious principles.
Filmmakers
CBFC
Censorship Justification
Filmmakers
The filmmakers believe they should be allowed to express themselves and have the film certified, offering to make cuts if necessary.
CBFC
The CBFC denied certification, claiming the film portrays the State in a negative light and potentially offends religious sensibilities.
- Movie Title
- Manushi
- Director
- Gopi Nainar
- Producer
- Vetri Maaran
- Lead Actress
- Andrea Jeremiah
- Court Involved
- Madras High Court
- Censor Board
- CBFC
