The Hindi and Tamil versions of John Abraham-starrer Madras Cafe were granted a U/A certificate for release, but the political thriller didn’t hit the screens here Friday as theatre owners refused to screen the film following protests by Tamil activists.
The movie had received a green signal by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). But while bookings opened for all other Friday releases in multiplexes, Madras Cafe was not included.
‘The decision to release the film has been given to individual theatres. Since the government has not banned the film, the theatres are free to screen.
The movie had received a green signal by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). But while bookings opened for all other Friday releases in multiplexes, Madras Cafe was not included.
‘The decision to release the film has been given to individual theatres. Since the government has not banned the film, the theatres are free to screen.