Rahul Sadasivan’s Malayalam movie Bramayugam appears to have run into bother. The movie, set to launch on February 15, sees Mammootty within the lead position as Kunjamon Potty. However, based on Live Law, a case has been filed in opposition to the makers by the pinnacle of Punjamon Illam, a Brahmin family in Kerala, for defaming their household title. (Also Read: Kaathal director Jeo Baby reveals how Mammootty stunned film crew, lists new Malayalam movies to watch)

The Bramayugam case

On Tuesday, the Kerala High Court heard a plea primarily based on Section 5B of the Cinematograph Act, 1952, difficult the title of the lead character from Bramayugam, based on the web site. The petitioner acknowledged that the portrayal of Mammootty’s character within the movie is ‘negative and defamatory’ and would ‘tarnish the family’s status.’

The plea acknowledged, “If the name of the lead character and its traditional home is not changed the same will cause serious prejudice to the petitioner, his family members, ancestors and successors.” It was additionally argued that the movie’s certification must be revoked because it portrayed Mammootty’s character practising black magic.

Name modified

While the makers of Bramayugam haven’t responded publicly to the case, OTT Play stories that the lead character’s title has now been modified from Kunjamon Potty to Kodumon Potty. The makers are additionally but to disclose the true nature of the lead character, even when the trailer hints that he performs a grey-shaded position. Unlike most movies, Bramayugam shall be offered in black-and-white format.

While launching the movie’s trailer at Abu Dhabi not too long ago, Mammootty had requested followers and film buffs to strategy the movie with an open thoughts and keep away from making assumptions from the trailer. Bramayugam additionally stars Arjun Ashokan, Sidharth Bharathan, Amalda Liz, and Manikandan R Achari in key roles and is about within the 18th century. Night Shift Studios and YNOT Studios collectively produce the movie. Apart from Malayalam, the movie may also launch in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.

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