The tamil Film Active Producers Association (TFAPA) filed a writ suit to ban online movie reviews for the first three days after a film's theater premiere, but the madras high court denied it.  The court determined that such a prohibition would violate the fundamental right to free speech and expression.  A key component of this privilege, according to Justice N. anand Venkatesh, is evaluating recently released movies on popular media as well as websites like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and X, which means that producers cannot expect only positive evaluations. 

The judge stated that the makers should not attempt to censor evaluations and that they must face the facts.  “This court cannot grant the relief you are requesting in this writ petition because it is untenable,” he said.  Additionally, he noted that the creators appeared to be ignoring the serious threat that over-the-top (OTT) platforms currently pose to traditional cinema, given the growing number of people who want to watch new films at home rather than in theaters. 

"We live in a time where negative feedback is directed at everyone, including judges," the judge said during the hearing.  Take a look at the criticism I've received on social media.  These kinds of expressions cannot be eradicated.  Everyone and everything can be examined these days, and nobody can control it.
 
The judge also asked, "How would the injunction you are seeking be implemented even if I were to issue it?  Orders that cannot be carried out are not something I support.  This court will not allow what you are suggesting.  Social media today has an impact on everyone on the planet, and no person, group, or nation is immune to the opinions and remarks that are shared on these sites.
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G GOWTHAM

27/06/2025 12:19 PM