Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Draupathi 2 Banned in Qatar
A petition was filed in the Madras High Court asking for a re-examination of the film Draupathi 2.
The petitioner claims that the film does not accurately portray the historical identity of a 14th-century ruler named Veeravallala Devan.
According to the petitioner, historical records show that the ruler belonged to the Kallar community, but the film does not reflect this fact.
The petitioner also alleges that the change in the ruler's name in the film's posters was intentional and carried out for different motives.
The petitioner has asked for an interim stay on the film's release until these issues are addressed.
A petition was filed at the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court for a re-examination of the film Draupathi 2.
The petitioner alleges that the film inaccurately portrays the historical identity of 14th-century ruler Veeravallala Devan.
Historical records indicate that the ruler belonged to the Kallar community, which the film does not reflect.
The petitioner claims that the change in the ruler's name in the film's posters was intentional and carried out for different motives.
The petitioner has sought an interim stay on the film's release until the alleged issues are addressed.
- Who
- Petitioner at the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court
- What
- Petition filed for re-examination of the film Draupathi 2
- When
- Ahead of the film’s release
- Where
- Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court
- Why
- Alleged inaccurate portrayal of historical identity of Veeravallala Devan
- Film Title
- Draupathi 2
- Petitioner's Concern
- Inaccurate portrayal of historical identity of Veeravallala Devan
- Alleged Historical Inaccuracy
- Ruler's community misrepresented in the film
- Petitioner's Request
- Re-examination of the film by the Central Board of Film Certification
- Court Involved
- Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court