Kerala HC seeks govt's stand on film based on Venjaramoodu mass murder

• Kerala High Court has sought responses from central and state governments regarding a film purportedly based on the Venjaramoodu mass murder.
• Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas issued notices to the Centre, CBFC, state police, and director Prasad Nooranad.
• The plea was filed by Abdal Rahim H, father of A R Afan, an accused in the February 2025 Venjaramoodu mass murder case.
• Rahim argues the film would lead to a media trial, influence witnesses, and violate his son's right to a fair trial.
• The petitioner also seeks to stop all promotional activities and content related to the film until the trial concludes.

Why It Matters: Kerala HC seeks government and CBFC's stand on a film based on the Venjaramoodu mass murder.