Overview

• The Mumbai revising committee reversed its initial refusal after a Kerala High Court-supervised screening.
• Makers trimmed the board’s initial request for 96 cuts to just two minor edits alongside a title change to 'Janaki V vs State of Kerala'.
• The CBFC required muting the name “Janaki” during a courtroom scene to address concerns over religious sensitivities.
• Regional protests by FEFKA and AMMA at the Thiruvananthapuram CBFC office supported the filmmakers’ pushback against certification delays.
• Producers announced on Instagram that the film will receive a UA 16+ rating and hit screens worldwide on July 17, 2025.