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We have films with Ram, Sita in title; why is Janaki a problem? Kerala High Court to CBFC on Suresh Gopi movie
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27 Jun 2025
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Team — WCP Legal Desk
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1 min read
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The Kerala High Court questioned the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) over objections to the title “Janaki” in a Suresh Gopi film. Drawing comparisons with widely accepted titles featuring mythological names, the Court implied selective sensitivity in censorship. The case underlines tensions between creative expression and regulatory interpretations of religious or cultural sentiment.
