Shane Nigam starrer Haal has courted controversy with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) asking the makers to remove a scene involving beef biriyani besides 18 other cuts.
Haal, which is filmmaker Veera's debut directorial, was set to release on September 12. However, it was later postponed.
The censor board has also sought to remove certain dialogues in Haal wherein "dhawaja pranamam" and "Sangh is on guard" are mentioned.
CBFC is yet to issue a censor certificate for the movie, following which the producers, JVJ Productions, has moved Kerala High Court.
The petitioners have informed the court that the CBFC decision goes against the Right to Freedom of Speech. They have also sought to set standards to complete censoring in a timebound manner.
Haal, which is written by Nishad K. Koya, will see Sakshi Vaidya opposite Shane Nigam. Other cast include Johny Antony, Nishanth Sagar, Joy Mathew and Madhupal.
