Court issues notice to censor board over Yogi Adityanath film certification delay
The makers stated that the film is inspired by the book The Monk Who Became Chief Minister, authored by Shantanu Gupta, which is based on the life and public leadership of a contemporary political figure, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.The filmmakers claim that the CBFC has demanded a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) of Uttar Pradesh. They said this was an 'erroneous, extraneous, and baseless demand... despite there being no such requirement under the statute, i.e., the Cinematograph Act or the rules framed thereunder.'They further claimed that the demand for an NOC from the CMO's office is 'nothing but a ploy to delay the release of the motion picture.'The makers added that the book 'has been officially endorsed by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO),' and they have pointed this out to the CBFC.According to the filmmakers, they submitted various certification applications to the CBFC—for the main film, teaser, trailer, and a promotional song—within a reasonable timeframe.However, the CBFC has failed to act on these applications within the statutory timelines laid down under the Cinematograph Act and the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, the filmmakers claimed.The film is slated for a nationwide theatrical release on August 1, 2025. The makers have already incurred a pre-release expenditure of nearly Rs 30 crores, including marketing, distribution, and promotional collaborations, with a potential additional expenditure of around Rs 10 crores expected before the release.- EndsTune InMust Watch
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