The Madras high court today postponed its decision till Tuesday on a plea filed by filmmaker and actor Kamal Haasan for a stay on the two-week ban imposed by the Tamil Nadu government on his film - Vishwaroopam's release in the state. The judge asked Haasan to explore options of settlement with
government.
The judge observed since he is in Chennai, he should meet government officials and explore amicable solution. The filmmaker is likely to meet govt officials on Monday.
In the meanwhile, Kamal Haasan will challenge Section 144-which restricts assembly of more than four persons-imposed by collectors in their respective districts.
High court judge, Justice K Venkataraman had on Saturday watched Kamal Haasan’s Vishwaroopam at a special screening along with Tamil Nadu advocate general A Navaneethakri-shnan and representatives of Kamal Haasan and Muslim organisations.
Support for the superstar poured in from the film fraternity even as Vishwaroopam was screened in Karnataka and Kerala despite sporadic protests. The Telugu version released in Andhra Pradesh capital Hyderabad a day after being screened in the rest of the state.
The spy thriller, however, took a hit in Malaysia, a major overseas market for Tamil films. The film was pulled out of theatres a day after its release on government orders. Sri Lanka too ordered a delay in the release in favour of a review by censors.
In Chennai, former chief minister and DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi appealed to the Muslim community to end the Vishwaroopam deadlock through talks.
Several Muslim groups have opposed the film’s release, alleging their community has been portrayed in a negative light. Kamal Haasan has said his film is not anti-Muslim.
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