CHENNAI: A court has ordered to file a case against the producers of the much-discussed Tamil film 'Jai Bhim'. The court order was issued on a petition filed by Rudra Vanniyar Sena alleging that the film was hurting the feelings of their community. Following this, the police will file a case against actor Surya and his wife and actress Jyothika, the producers of the film.
The Metropolitan Magistrate's Court has directed the Velachery Police Inspector to file an FIR in the case.
It was Advocate K Santosh Naicker, founder of Rudra Vanniyar Sena, who approached the court. According to Santosh Naicker's plea, the film portrayed the late leader of the Vanniyar community as a person who had worked against tribal people. He also alleged that the film portrayed the Vanniyar community as a community that was disobedient to the law
The court asked the police to file an FIR within five working days. Written and directed by TJ Gnanavel, the film is a legal drama.