Published 15:25 IST, November 29th 2019
Ram Gopal Varma’s Kamma Raajyam lo Kadapa Redlu’s release halted
Ram Gopal Varma’s Kamma Raajyam lo Kadapa Redlu has been the centre of controversies. The recent development is that the HC has ordered a stay on its release.
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Ram Gopal Varma has been controversy’s favourite child since the start due to various reasons. The Nishabd director is currently gearing up for the release of his next film, Kamma Raajyam Lo Kadapa Redlu. The promotional videos of the film have sparked a conversation within the Telugu speaking community for the similarities that the film has shown about the politics in the region.
Why has the Telangana High Court has ordered a stay on Kamma Raajyam lo Kadapa Redlu?
Kamma Raajyam Lo Kadapa Redlu has been in the news ever since the project was announced by its makers. The film was scheduled to release today i.e on November 29, 2019. Many political people even filed petitions in the Telangana High Court against it.
Praja Shanti Party founder KA Paul has said that Varma has portrayed him as a comical character in the film. In another petition, a businessman approached the court and has asked the Central Board of Film Certification to not issue the certificate needed to release the film. Amidst the backlash, the director of Kamma Raajyam Lo Kadapa Redlu, Ram Gopal Varma announced that the title of the film will be changed to Amma Rajyam Lo Kadapa Biddalu.
In a letter to the officials, Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy, the advisor of the Telangana government has said that the name of the film makes it sound like "confrontation of two castes". She also said in the same letter that “two trailers of the said film were released earlier to build up the tempo and the teasers have raised much commotion”. Hence, after considering these points the Telangana High Court has ordered a stay on the release of the film. A copy of Sajjala’s letter has also been sent to the Censor Board to look into the matter and act accordingly.
Ram Gopal Varma’s previous film, Lakshmi's NTR had also created a huge spark amongst the audience. The film was reportedly based on politician N. T. Rama Rao’s last days. Due to political conflicts, many restrictions and cases were filed to stop the release of this film too. However, the HC said that every individual has their right to express their feelings. The film released in March 2019.
Updated 16:59 IST, November 29th 2019