Madras High Court dismisses ban on 'Thangalaan' OTT release

A person named Porkodi, has filed a case seeking a ban on the release of the film 'Thangalaan' on OTT platforms, claiming that it contained scenes disrespectful to Vaishnavites. The Madras High Court issued an order yesterday (Oct 21) in this matter. In the order, it was stated that there is no ban on the release of Thangalaan on OTT platforms. The High Court also mentioned that since the film has already been certified by the Censor Board and released in theaters, a ban on its OTT release cannot be imposed. So, the hurdle for the 'Thangalaan' OTT release is cleared, and the Chiyaan Vikram starrer is likely to stream on a popular platform on the occasion of Diwali.

Directed by Pa Ranjith, 'Thangalaan' features Chiyaan Vikram, Parvathy Thiruvothu, and Malavika Mohanan in the main roles with Pasupathy, Hari Krishnan, and Daniel Caltagirone in pivotal roles. The periodic action drama was released in theatres on August 15, and the film was supposed to have an OTT release on September 20. But the petition filed by Porkodi delayed the digital release of 'Thangalaan' and the case has been dismissed by the court now.

Chiyaan Vikram stunned fans through his versatile role in 'Thangalaan', and his transformation for the periodic drama received special praise from the audience. GV Prakash Kumar's background score elevated the film well, and he added major power to the film. 'Thangalaan' grossed over Rs 100 crore at the box office, and the film was also released in Hindi owing to its success in Tamil.