Kamal Haasan, who is abroad, had described the ban as "cultural terrorism".
Chennai:
Actor Kamal Haasan's film Vishwaroopam will not release as scheduled tomorrow, the Madras High Court has ruled. On Saturday, a judge will review the film which was banned by the Tamil Nadu government of protests by Muslim groups. The ban on the 95-crore movie will remain in place till Monday, when the judge delivers a verdict.
Kamal Haasan, who is abroad, had described the ban as "cultural terrorism" and appealed in court today after the government said on Thursday evening that it would not allow the film to release in 500 theatres as scheduled tomorrow.
Kamal Haasan had invited the leaders of Muslim organisations to a special screening of the film recently, but the viewing did not change their opinion that the movie "could disturb communal harmony." They disagree with the portrayal of Muslims in the film. "Vishwaroopam is the most Muslim-friendly film I have seen in recent times," the actor countered.
He said in a statement this morning, "My sensibilities are truly insulted. I've been ruthlessly used as vehicle by small groups seeking political profile. Icon bashing is a great way to be noticed when you are not one yourself. It is happening again and again. Any neutral and patriotic Muslim will surely feel pride on seeing my film. It was designed for that purpose."
Kamal Haasan, who is abroad, had described the ban as "cultural terrorism" and appealed in court today after the government said on Thursday evening that it would not allow the film to release in 500 theatres as scheduled tomorrow.
Kamal Haasan had invited the leaders of Muslim organisations to a special screening of the film recently, but the viewing did not change their opinion that the movie "could disturb communal harmony." They disagree with the portrayal of Muslims in the film. "Vishwaroopam is the most Muslim-friendly film I have seen in recent times," the actor countered.
He said in a statement this morning, "My sensibilities are truly insulted. I've been ruthlessly used as vehicle by small groups seeking political profile. Icon bashing is a great way to be noticed when you are not one yourself. It is happening again and again. Any neutral and patriotic Muslim will surely feel pride on seeing my film. It was designed for that purpose."
