REVEALED: Kerala High Court cites Padmaavat, Aarakshan verdicts to clear The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond’s release On February 27, the Division Bench of the Kerala High Court, comprising Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice P V Balakrishnan, stayed a Single Judge’s interim order that had halted the release of the film The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond for 15 days. The Single Judge had relied on excerpts from the film’s teaser to conclude that the content had the prima facie potential to disturb communal harmony and that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) may not have adequately applied its mind under Section 5B of the Cinematograph Act, 1952. However, the appellate Bench emphasized a critical constitutional principle: once the CBFC, a statutory expert body, has granted certification after viewing the film in its entirety, courts must ordinarily presume due application of mind. In arriving at this conclusion, the Bench drew heavily from two landmark Supreme Court precedents. First, in Prakash Jha Productions v. Union of India, decided in 2011 in the context of the film Aarakshan, the Supreme Court held that once a film has been certified by the CBFC, States cannot suspend or prohibit its exhibition merely on apprehensions of law and order problems. The Court made it clear that maintaining public order is the responsibility of the State, not a ground to curtail certified expression. Second, the Bench relied on Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of In... #Kerala #High_Court #Kerala_Story #Kerala_High #Justice_Sushrut #Sushrut_Arvind #Arvind_Dharmadhikari #Single_Judge #comprising_Justice #cites_Padmaavat
'Setback for Indian huglomacy': Congress blames PM Modi for Trump's support to Pakistan amid conflict with Afghanistan Congress MP Jairam Ramesh has sharply criticized US President Donald Trump's praise for Pakistan's leadership amidst the Afghanistan conflict, calling it a diplomatic setback for India. Ramesh also highlighted concerns over India's trade and strategic diplomacy with the US, citing a one-sided trade deal and the US imposing duties on Indian solar modules. He argued that India's 'Vishwaguru' image has been exposed. #Jairam_Ramesh #President_Donald #Donald_Trump #Afghanistan_Congress #Congress_blames #Trump_support #Pakistan_amid #Trump_praise #Pakistan_leadership #Afghanistan_conflict
Tesla Model 3 code suggests it could get an upgrade soon — but were the Model S and Model X axed too soon? The Tesla Model 3 could get two big upgrades soon, according to code hints — meanwhile, used Model S and X prices are on the rise. #Tesla #Model #Tesla_Model #code #code_suggests #code_hints #big_upgrades
Former Mohun Bagan manager Molina appointed Honduras coach for next FIFA World Cup cycleJose Francisco Molina replaced Reinaldo Rueda as head coach, with the latter dismissed after Honduras failed to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026. Jose Francisco Molina replaced Reinaldo Rueda as head coach, with the latter dismissed after Honduras failed to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026. #World_Cup #World #Mohun_Bagan #FIFA_World #Reinaldo_Rueda #Francisco_Molina #replaced_Reinaldo #Bagan_manager #Molina_replaced #Honduras_failed
Vipul Shah on allegations that The Kerala Story 2 targets a particular religion: "Can I show Rehman Dakait as a Hindu?"; hits back at Anurag Kashyap's comments: "He made a film about a father-daughter's immoral relationship..." It was a dramatic day as The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond's release almost got pushed by two weeks due to an order by Kerala High Court. However, the makers immediately filed for an appeal after which the stay on the release was lifted. Consequently, the film was released from the evening of Friday, February 27. Around the same time, producer Vipul Shah held a press conference and gave headline worthy quotes. Vipul Shah was asked to comment on Anurag Kashyap's scathing comments on The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond. Vipul thundered, "Anurag ji made a film, That Girl In Yellow Boots (2011) which touched upon a daughter and father's immoral relationship. So, when a director makes a film about a daughter and father's physical relationship, should we take his viewpoint seriously? This was a question raised by our director Kamakhaya Narayan Singh. "He added, "I was hoping that since Anurag talks openly, he would react to this comment by our director. Hopefully, in a few days, he'll share his answer. I don't personally like to comment on someone's view. "When remarked that his films targets a particular religion, Vipul said, "First and foremost, we have not targeted any religion or community in the film, neither in The Kerala Story (2023) or The Kerala St... #Kerala #High_Court #hits_back #Anurag_Kashyap #Kerala_Story #Kerala_High #Story #Vipul_Shah #Rehman_Dakait #show_Rehman
Weeks after exit rumours, Prakash Raj’s name is missing from tagged Spirit cast list Speculation around Prakash Raj’s involvement in Spirit has resurfaced after the makers unveiled a new character poster from the film. The project, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, stars Prabhas and Triptii Dimri in the lead roles and is slated for a March 2027 theatrical release. Exit Reports Gain Momentum Earlier reports had claimed that Prakash Raj was removed from the film over alleged “creative differences. ” The actor had dismissed those claims as “fake news,” clarifying that he had not even begun shooting his portions. However, fresh chatter began after a character poster introducing Vivek Oberoi’s first look was unveiled on Friday. Notably, the production house’s social media post tagged the principal cast and crew members associated with the film. However, Prakash Raj’s name did not feature in the list, fuelling speculation about his continued association with the project. An official clarification from the makers is awaited. Prakash Raj Earlier Called Rumours ‘Fake News’ Responding to earlier reports of his exit, Prakash Raj had taken to X (formerly Twitter) on February 9 to refute the claims. In his post, he wrote, “To all the toxic #Fakenews peddlers…. On #Spirit the movie. We have not even started shooting for my scenes, and you whatsup factories speculate stories. Grow up and have a life. #justasking. ”His statement at the time indicated that discussions around his depa... #Sandeep_Reddy #Reddy_Vanga #Triptii_Dimri #Prakash_Raj #Raj #Prakash #Raj_Earlier #Earlier_reports #Gain_Momentum #character_poster
Dhurandhar: The Revenge FIRST review out ahead of March 19 release; Yami Gautam Dhar calls sequel “beyond extraordinary” Dhurandhar: The Revenge, the sequel to the 2024 hit Dhurandhar, is set to release in theatres on March 19, 2026. Ahead of its theatrical debut, actor Yami Gautam has shared her reaction to the film, calling it an emotionally overwhelming experience. Yami, who is married to director Aditya Dhar, will also appear in a cameo in the sequel. Speaking at the News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026, she revealed that she has already watched the film. “Dhurandhar: The Revenge is Beyond Extraordinary” “I have already watched Dhurandhar 2. It is beyond extraordinary. I was really emotional,” Yami said at the event. She recalled that she had to catch a flight soon after watching the film and could not immediately share her thoughts with Aditya Dhar. “I had to read a script, but I couldn’t. I had to watch something, but I couldn’t. I was just watching the beautiful sunset outside and wondering what I would tell Aditya when the flight landed,” she said, adding that she wanted to articulate her feelings properly before speaking to him. According to Yami, the sequel reflects the director’s commitment to both the subject and the audience. “Aditya loves his audience and the country, and he has given his life’s effort to make this film. Dhurandhar 2 will be an experience the audience will never forget,” she said. Recalling Her Reaction to Part One Speaking about the fir... #March #Gautam_Dhar #Yami_Gautam #Aditya_Dhar #Gautam #Dhurandhar #Revenge #Yami #hit_Dhurandhar #Dhar_calls
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Assam polls: Congress finalises candidates for 40 seats; Gaurav Gogoi likely to contest from Jorhat Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi is reportedly set to contest the upcoming Assam assembly elections from the Jorhat constituency. This move follows the party's finalization of candidates for 40 seats. Gogoi, currently an MP from Jorhat, gained national attention for initiating the no-confidence motion against the Modi government. #Congress_leader #Gaurav_Gogoi #leader_Gaurav #Congress_finalises #Assam_polls #Jorhat_Congress #upcoming_Assam #Assam_assembly #Jorhat_constituency #reportedly_set
The Kerala Story 2 producer Vipul Shah says Kerala HC Division Bench’s final verdict is the “biggest proof of the truth of film” Producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah has stated that The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond does not target the state of Kerala or its people. His remarks came after the Kerala High Court Division Bench vacated the interim stay on the film’s release on Friday, February 27, clearing the path for its theatrical run. Addressing the media shortly after the court’s decision, Shah said that the legal hurdle had been removed and screenings had begun. He described the film as a “true” account made after considerable effort and rejected allegations from certain quarters that it promotes propaganda. “The Kerala High Court Division Bench has withdrawn the stay that we got yesterday. And they have cleared the way for the release of the film. Now our shows have already started opening. So I request the people that this is a true film made with a lot of hard work. And the biggest proof of the truth of our film is that the Kerala court has vacated the stay order. If our film was a lie, then the Kerala court would have seen it and the stay order would not have been vacated,” he said. #WATCH | Mumbai: Kerala High Court Division Bench lifts the stay on the release of the film Kerala Story 2 Kerala Story 2 Producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah says, "Neither our film, nor I, nor anyone in my team is against the state of Kerala or the people of Kerala. Kerala is a… pic. twitter. com/c... #Kerala #High_Court #film #Kerala_Story #Kerala_High #Division_Bench #Court_Division #Kerala_court #Amrutlal_Shah #producer_Vipul
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