Thalapathy Vijay fans are glued to updates as ‘Leo’ certification woes escalate. The CBFC’s Supreme Court caveat demands a fair hearing, preventing unilateral relief for producers in this protracted dispute.
Journey back: Film submitted December 2023. Initial CBFC review sought cuts; revisions followed. Complaints rerouted it to revising committee, scuttling Pongal plans. Madras HC single judge ordered UA cert on January 9; division bench overturned.
Supreme Court sidestepped on January 15, tasking HC with January 20 resolution. CBFC’s caveat preempts producer appeals.
Vijay’s last hurrah stars Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Prakash Raj in a high-octane narrative. Politics looms next for the icon. Core issue: Board’s right to deliberate complaints versus perceived delays.
This mirrors broader industry frustrations with opaque processes. CBFC invokes statutory powers; producers highlight compliance.
Outcome could reshape release strategies, especially for star-driven Tamil tentpoles. Stakeholders await judicial clarity, hoping ‘Leo’ roars soon on screens.