The Vishwa Hindu Parishad and other organisations had raised objections over some controversial dialogues and scenes in film.
Seers from important mutts, led by Santosh Guruji, and activists of Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad watched the film at a special screening organised by producer Munirathna at Renukamba Preveiw theatre.
The seers were able to watch the film till the scene, where Upendra alias Mass Maanava returns to the earth.
While appreciating the producer for effecting six cuts that show Hindu religion and Gods in poor light, Santosh has advised him to remove two more scenes - one criticising Rama and Krishna and the other one where hero kicks Gods.
“For the first time, heads of various mutts have raised voice against a film that depicts Hindu religion and Gods in poor light. Many films that have objectionable dialogues were made in the past. We are warning producers not to make such films in future,”he said.
Promising to follow the seer’s advice, Munirathna has said: “I need two more days to remove such scenes.”
Dalit body moves court
Meanwhile, someone brought the stay order (OS No. 3368/2012) by the City Civil and Sessions Judge on Thursday, restraining the producer from exhibiting the altered movie in contravention with the certificate issued by the Central Board of Film Certificate. Dalita Rakshana Vedike had approached the court seeking direction to the producer to not to effect any cuts recommended some religious organisations.
Expressing surprise over the timing of the stay order, the seer said: “We are all set to find an amicable solution. I did not expect someone to approach the court for a stay order. I will consider the court order as a prasada and leave the matter to the discretion of producer.”
Censor Board clarifies
However, K Nagaraj, Regional Officer, Central Board for Film Certification, has said that no one can interfere or disturb the screening of a film once it was okayed by the Censor Board.
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