Haal (film)

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Haal
Directed byVeeraa
Written byDathan B
Produced byJuby Thomas
StarringShane Nigam
Sakshi Vidya
Johny Antony
CinematographyRavichandran
Edited byAkash Joseph Varghese
Music byNandhagopan V.
Production
company
JVJ Profuctions
Release date
  • 25 December 2025 (2025-12-25)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Haal is a 2025 Indian Malayalam language film directed by Veeraa. The film stars Shane Nigam, Sakshi Vidya and Johny Antony in lead role.

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Cast

Controversies

Certification issue

The CBFC demanded a 15 cuts [1] from the film for religious and sensitivity reason. They wanted to remove the scenes including "beef biriyani" [2] , "Dhwaja Pranaman" (salutation to the flag) and a Rakhi scene. [3] Even though the changes are made, the CBFC informed to the producer that film would get an A certification.

The filmmakers moved legally to Kerala High Court. [4] [5] The high court judge reviewed the film and ordered to remove some scenes "Dhwaja Pranama" from the film and to release the film. Initially the film received a UA16+ certification and was released on Christmas [6] [7] .

Catholic Petitions

The Catholic Congress filed a petition on High court against their film arguing that the film would hurt sentiments of Christian communities, because the film portrays a bishop of Thamarassery as a supporter of Love Jihad [8] [9] .

References

  1. ↑ "Shane Nigam's 'Haal' in trouble: CBFC flags multiple scenes as 'Objectionable'; demands 15 cuts". The Times of India. 2025-10-10. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 2025-12-27.
  2. ↑ "'Haal' row: Censor board asks makers of Shane Nigam film to cut beef biriyani scene, 'dhwaja pranamam' dialogue- The Week". www.theweek.in. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
  3. ↑ PA, Aneesa (2025-10-10). "Citing 'hidden agenda', CBFC denies certification to Malayalam film 'Haal' with interfaith love plot". ThePrint. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
  4. ↑ Staff, Scroll (2025-11-15). "Kerala HC directs CBFC to issue fresh certificate to Malayalam film 'Haal'". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
  5. ↑ Desk, India Today Entertainment (2025-10-09). "Censor Board flags beef biryani scene in Malayalam film Haal, makers move High Court". India Today. Retrieved 2025-12-27.{{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  6. ↑ "Kerala High Court Judge Watches Controversial Malayalam Film Haal Amid Censorship Dispute". lawchakra.in. 2025-10-26. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
  7. ↑ "After controversy and court battles, Shane Nigam's 'Haal' set for Christmas release". english.mathrubhumi.com. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
  8. ↑ Service, Express News (2025-11-08). "'Haal' film misrepresents faith of Christians, Catholic Congress tells Kerala High Court". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
  9. ↑ "Christian outfit opposes Haal, Kerala High Court says it will watch the film: All about the controversy - CNBC TV18". CNBCTV18. 2025-10-17. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
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