Amid the cancellation culture that has led to the boycott of several films, many are also being sued for objectionable content. After the trailer of Ajay Devgn and Sidharth Malhotra starrer thank God hit the tube, many Hindus felt the film was a mockery of their religion and culture. Some of them took offense and filed a petition against the content of the film. Among them was the Shri Chitragupta Welfare Trust, which claimed the film was derogatory in nature and made unacceptable comments about “God.” They approached the Supreme Court with a request to postpone the film’s release, but the Supreme Court declined to list their plea.
Thank God Supreme Court Supports It For Refusing To Put An Urgent Petition On Film
According to recent reports, the petition demanded the removal of the film’s trailer and all promotional materials available on digital platforms, including YouTube, along with a request to delay its release. The petition also clarified that the film will not only be banned in theaters but should also not be available for streaming on OTT platforms. Recent reports quoted excerpts from the statement which said: “The petitioner’s religious feelings, including other Kayastha people in the country, are being harmed/injured and the fundamental right is being violated and violated by the respondents by making and releasing the said film.” bring,” read part of the petition.
After reviewing the plea, the Supreme Court placed the petition for a hearing on Nov. 1. However, the trust’s lawyers have asked the court to move its date as the film will be released on October 25, adding that it will be “infructuous” by then. In response, the court asked them to ‘leave it like this’.
Speak about Thank God, the film features Ajay Devgn in the role of the celestial bookkeeper Chitragupt, while Sidharth Malhotra plays the role of a disgruntled commoner. His death leads him to the gates of heaven where Ajay Devgn’s character decides to teach him the greatest lesson of life. Starring Rakul Preet Singh as the lead actress, the film will be released on October 25, amid Diwali festivities.
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More pages: Thank God Box Office Collection
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