How Kamal fought “Cultural Terrorism”?
Jan 24, 2013
Kamal Haasan's film shown red light
Vishwaroopam is banned for two weeks by
the Tamil Nadu government after protests from Muslim groups. Kamal Haasan
describes the ban as “cultural terrorism” and moves court.
Jan 25, 2013
Not yet, says the judge
In a setback for Kamal Haasan,
the Madras High Court rules that Vishwaroopam cannot release till
January 28, after it is reviewed by a judge.
Jan 25, 2013
Rajini opens his mouth after couple of
days
After much delay, Tamil
superstar Rajinikanth appeals to Muslim groups to help release the film. He
says, "I request Muslim brethren to give up their demand to ban
Vishwaroopam. Please discuss with Kamal how to make changes without affecting
the storyline."
Jan 25, 2013
The blackout spreads to other states
Vishwaroopam releases in Andhra Pradesh
but later screenings are cancelled. Karnataka does not allow the film in
theatres. Limited screenings in Kerala see Kamal Haasan fans flocking to the
state from Tamil Nadu.
Jan 26, 2013
A judicial screening
Justice K Venkatraman of the
Madras High Court watches Vishwaroopam. After too much of delay, DMK
chief M Karunanidhi urges Muslim groups to resolve differences with Kamal
Haasan.
Jan 26, 2013
Bad news from abroad for Vishwaroopam
Jan 28, 2013
Still waiting amid behind-the-scenes
turmoil
The Madras High Court defers
the hearing and decision on the ban. It asks Kamal Haasan to explore an
“amicable settlement” with the state government. Sources say Kamal Haasan is
asked to re-edit the film and cut it down by an hour, adding that he is
unlikely to agree to this demand.
Jan 29, 2013
Milord, the case for and against
Arguments are presented in the
Madras High Court. Kamal Haasan’s lawyer calls the ban is “unconstitutional.”
The Tamil Nadu government defends the ban, which over-rules clearance by the
censor board, calling the censor sanction a “scam.”
Jan 29, 2013
Full house in Bangalore
Vishwaroopam releases in Karnataka amid
police security. The film opens to packed houses.
Jan 29, 2013
Finally, the green light on but made to
turn into Yellow
The Madras High Court lifts
the ban but Kamal Haasan isn’t past the finish line yet. How quickly the film
can start playing in Tamil Nadu theatres now depends on their availability.
Soon TN Govt applied for a stay of the interim order. Puducherry Govt lifts the
ban. The Madras HC (Acting) Chief Justice is to hear the case now.
Kamal on Vishwaroopam battle
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