Archive · 6 Aug 2025
No Case Against Adoor Over Remarks on Film Funding, Legal Advice States
A famous filmmaker, Adoor Gopalakrishnan, made some comments about how the government funds movies, particularly for certain groups of people.
Someone complained, saying he was being unfair.
But after checking with lawyers, the police said they couldn't take action against him because they didn't see any actual wrongdoing.
They said his words weren't meant to cause trouble.
Some women's groups have also complained about the same comments.
Legal advice deems no grounds for a case against Adoor Gopalakrishnan regarding remarks on film funding.
The Kerala Police received this advice following a complaint filed by Dalit activist Dinu Veyil.
Gopalakrishnan criticized the Kerala State Film Development Corporation's funding practices for SC and women filmmakers.
The legal opinion stated Gopalakrishnan did not incite hatred against the SC/ST community.
Women's organizations also filed a complaint against Gopalakrishnan with the Women's Commission.
- Who
- Adoor Gopalakrishnan, a film director; Dinu Veyil, a Dalit activist; and various women's organizations.
- What
- Legal advice was given stating there are no grounds for a case against Adoor Gopalakrishnan regarding his remarks on film funding.
- When
- The remarks were made on Sunday, August 3.
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, at the Kerala Film Policy Conclave.
- Why
- The advice was provided after a complaint was filed against Gopalakrishnan regarding his remarks on government film funding.
Dinu Veyil's Complaint
Adoor Gopalakrishnan's Remarks
Regarding the nature of the comments made by Adoor Gopalakrishnan.
Dinu Veyil's Complaint
Adoor Gopalakrishnan's comments incited hatred, resentment, and prejudice against SC/ST communities.
Adoor Gopalakrishnan's Remarks
Adoor Gopalakrishnan's comments focused on the need for training and evaluation for filmmakers from the SC community before receiving funds.
- Person of interest
- Adoor Gopalakrishnan
- Complaint Filed By
- Dinu Veyil
- Legal Advice
- No grounds for a case
- Event
- Kerala Film Policy Conclave
- Complaint Received By
- Museum Police, Thiruvananthapuram
