Justices Anita Sumanth and C. Kumarappan was hearing the petition filed by M. Chakkaravarthy, president of the Devendrar Panpattu Kazhagam and a resident of Paramakudi in Ramanathapuram district.

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Updated – October 24, 2025 10:16 pm IST – MADURAI

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The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Friday sought a response from the Centre and the State authorities to a public interest litigation petition filed against the upcoming film, ‘Desiya Thalaivar’, a biopic of late leader U. Muthuramalinga Thevar.

A Division Bench of Justices Anita Sumanth and C. Kumarappan was hearing the petition filed by M. Chakkaravarthy, president of the Devendrar Panpattu Kazhagam and a resident of Paramakudi in Ramanathapuram district.

Mr. Chakkaravarthy said there was every possibility that the film would destroy the social fabric and create disharmony between various communities that were already not in a cordial relationship. The petitioner sought a direction to the authorities to cancel the censorship certificate of the film. The court posted the matter for hearing on October 28.

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Meanwhile, advocate C. Selvakumar of Madurai has also filed a petition against the film. In his petition, he said the release of the film may create serious law and order problems and disturb public tranquillity. He sought a direction to restrain the authorities from releasing or permitting the release of the film. He also sought a direction for the constitution of a special committee under the chairmanship of a retired High Court judge to review the film prior to its public exhibition.

Published – October 24, 2025 07:54 pm IST

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