Suresh Gopi and Anupama Parameswaran's upcoming Malayalam film 'J.S.K- Janaki vs State of Kerala' has hit a hurdle. According to reports, the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification) has denied screening permission to the film owing to the name of the titular character which is Janaki. Anupama plays the role of Janaki, a sexual assault survivor.

JSK release gets postponed over name row

The Pravin Narayanan-directed movie, with Union Minister Suresh Gopi and Anupama Parameswaran in lead roles, reportedly revolves around the legal battle of an assaulted woman named Janaki against the state. According to a report in PTI, industry sources have said that the film was reportedly denied screening clearance, citing that 'Janaki', an alternative name of Goddess Sita, cannot be used for such a character.

Later in the day, state General Education Minister V Sivankutty came out with a sarcastic Facebook post apparently referring to the reported denial of screening permission to the movie by the Censor Board.