Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Kerala Film Industry to Protest CBFC's 'Janaki' Certification Decision
Film industry members are upset because the censor board won't approve the movie 'Janaki vs State of Kerala'.
The board wants the name changed because it is a goddess's name.
The filmmakers already had a U/A certificate, and the trailer is in theaters.
A film industry group is protesting.
The court is also involved and asked the board why it objected to the name.
Film personalities will protest the CBFC's refusal to certify 'Janaki Vs State of Kerala'.
The CBFC wants the film's name changed because 'Janaki' is the name of a goddess.
The film was initially approved by the regional panel with a U/A certificate.
FEFKA is organizing the protest.
The Kerala High Court questioned the CBFC's decision and directed them to submit their decision in writing.
- Who
- Film personalities, FEFKA, the CBFC, and the Kerala High Court.
- What
- Film personalities are protesting the CBFC's refusal to certify the film 'Janaki Vs State of Kerala'.
- When
- The protest is planned for Monday.
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram, outside the CBFC office.
- Why
- The CBFC wants the film's name changed.
Film Industry
Central Board of Film Certification
Certification
Film Industry
Opposes the CBFC's demand for a name change.
Central Board of Film Certification
The CBFC wants to change the name.
- Movie Title
- 'Janaki Vs State of Kerala'
- Protest Organizer
- FEFKA
- Protest Location
- CBFC office, Thiruvananthapuram
- CBFC's Objection
- Name of titular character
- Court Involved
- Kerala High Court
Sources
Row over Suresh Gopi-starrer ‘Janaki vs State of Kerala’ deepens as another CBFC panel seeks title change
JSK movie row: What's wrong with name 'Janaki', asks HC
Malayalam film personalities to oppose CBFC’s refusal to greenlight ‘Janaki Vs State of Kerala’
JSK movie row: What's wrong with name 'Janaki', HC asks CBFC
