The Film "JSK: Janaki v. State of Kerala", has apparently cleared the legal hurdle and ongoing legal proceedings have reached a resolution going by the indication of Justice N. Nagaresh of Kerala High Court presiding over the matter.. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has expressed its willingness to certify the film, contingent upon the producers altering the character's name from "Janaki" to "V. Janaki" in the subtitle.

The film, which stars Suresh Gopi, a BJP politician and Union Minister, is on track to be released following the adjustments mandated by the certification board.

Facts:

During the proceedings, a counsel representing the CBFC, highlighted that the name "Janaki" refers to Janaki Vidhyadharan, the protagonist of the film. In light of the religious implications associated with the name "Janaki" within the Hindu community, the producers have also agreed to mute the character's name in specific scenes, particularly the one involving a rape survivor. The CBFC had initially suggested a much larger number of cuts, but both parties settled on just two modifications to expedite the certification process.

Justice N. Nagaresh noted that the hearing would continue so that the counsels could consult with the production team regarding the proposed changes. Prior to the final orders, the Court is scheduled to view the film, and arrangements have been made for a screening.

Cosmos Entertainment, the production company behind the film, had previously taken legal action against the CBFC's delay in certification. This issue became particularly urgent as the film's screening was intended for June 27. Following the Court's interim order, the CBFC is obliged to issue the certification within three days of receiving the edited version.

The matter is set to be revisited next week for compliance.

Case Title: M/s Cosmos Entertainments v. The Regional Officer, CBFC and Others

Case No: WP Criminal No. 23326 of 2025 and WP Criminal No. 24256 of 2025