High Court of Madras requests a response from the CBFC regarding Sun Pictures' objection to the 'A' rating given to Rajinikanth's film Coolie.
In a recent development, the Madras High Court has taken up a petition challenging the 'A' certificate given to Rajinikanth's latest film, Coolie. The hearing took place on Wednesday, August 18.
The case, which revolves around the certification of the mass entertainer, was admitted by Justice Thamilselvi. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) was represented by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting during the court proceedings.
The producers of Coolie, represented by Sun Network, argued that the 'A' certificate restricts family audiences, a vital segment for a film of such nature. The counsel for Sun Pictures further stated that the certificate is dissuading families from watching the film, impacting ticket sales and audience reach.
In response, the Additional Solicitor General (ASG) ARL Sundaresan, who appeared for the CBFC during the hearing, stated that the film was certified on August 4. However, the challenge to its certification was mounted only on August 18, a week after its release. The ASG opposed the urgent hearing of the case, arguing that since Coolie has already been released a week ago, the outcome of the litigation would not affect its ongoing box office run.
Despite the certification row, Coolie has enjoyed massive commercial success, grossing an estimated ₹400 crore worldwide in its first week. This makes it one of the highest-grossing films of the year.
The CBFC offered to give a 'U/A' certification to the makers of Coolie if they agreed to cut certain sequences. However, the makers refused and gave an endorsement stating they were not ready to cut any scenes from the film.
Justice Thamilselvi, after hearing submissions from both sides, issued notice to the CBFC. The final hearing for the case will take place on August 25, where both parties will present their final arguments. The matter is scheduled for final arguments on Monday, August 25.
This is the first Rajinikanth film in over three decades to receive an 'A' certificate, the last instance being Siva (1989). The outcome of the case is eagerly awaited by fans and industry insiders alike, as it could set a precedent for future film certifications in India.
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