SABOTAGE? CENTRAL CENSOR BOARD BLOCKS ‘KD THE DEVIL’ JUST DAYS BEFORE RELEASE!
KVN Productions is gearing up for the massive release of the movie ‘KD’, but with only two weeks left, a major censorship storm has hit the production house. History seems to be repeating itself, as ‘KD’ faces hurdles similar to those encountered by the film ‘Jana Nayagan’.
The Brewing Crisis
Directed by Jogi Prem and starring an ensemble cast including Dhruva Sarja, Reeshma Nanaiah, Sanjay Dutt, Shilpa Shetty, and Ravichandran, ‘KD’ is scheduled to hit screens on the 30th of this month. However, internal sources from KVN Productions reveal that the Censor Board has thrown a massive wrench in their plans.
The Conflict: Regional vs. Central
The Regional Censor Board had already viewed the film, suggested specific cuts, and granted it an ‘A’ Certificate. However, in a shocking turn of events, the Central Censor Board in Mumbai has reportedly bypassed everyone and sent the film to a Revising Committee without prior notice.
This mirrors the legal battle KVN Productions faced with Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’. In that instance:
The Censor Board demanded heavy cuts.
The production house fought the case all the way to the Supreme Court.
After a long-drawn-out tussle, KVN eventually withdrew the case.
Why is ‘KD’ Under Fire?
While the Regional Board was satisfied after ordering the removal of certain scenes and demanding a lyrics change in the controversial song “Seragu Sarise…”, the Central Board in Mumbai has refused to accept these terms.
The Allegation: KVN Productions is reportedly furious, claiming this move is a breach of protocol. They argue that sending the film to a Revising Committee without informing the producers, director, or the Regional Board is a violation of rules and an act of injustice against Kannada cinema.
Will the Devil Arrive on Time?
With ‘KD’ currently stuck before the Revising Committee, the industry is holding its breath.
The Big Question: Can the legal and technical hurdles be cleared in the next 15 days?
The Fear: Will it suffer the same fate as ‘Jana Nayagan’ and face a delayed or compromised release?
Having already been “burnt” once by the Censor Board, all eyes are now on KVN Productions to see if they can successfully navigate this crisis and bring ‘KD’ to theaters as promised.
