'Godman' series maker comments on controversy, calls it 'threat to freedom of expression'

On Tuesday, Elango Raghupathy, the maker of Godman series, released an official statement regarding the controversy surrounding the teaser of the forthcoming series. He said that cancelling the release of the series is the effort to curtail his freedom of expression. Calling Godman series a fictional story, Elango lashed out at the religious fanatics and the streaming platform for suspending the release of the series. 

Further in his statement, the Godman series producer also revealed that the show does not intend to show any religion or person in a bad light. He also revealed that the series is a fictionalised story and is not inspired by any real-life person. Lastly, he urged all the social media users' support and solidarity to encourage the streaming platform, Zee5, to release the series. 

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Lawsuits and Complaints against the GODMAN Web-Series
Threat to Freedom of Media and Expression #FreedomOfExpression #Censorship #Godman #PressRelease @PTI_News @CMOTamilNadu @Kadamburrajuofl @ZEE5Tamil @chennaipolice_ pic.twitter.com/wAU4GFU1mC

— Elango Raghupathy (@raghuelango)

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On May 30, 2020, a religious outfit from Chennai registered a case against the makers and auteur of Godman series after watching the teaser of the upcomer. The makers and the director of the Godman series were accused of hurting religious sentiments and portraying religion in a bad light. Following which, the streaming platform released a statement in which they revealed that the series was suspended, and will not premiere anytime soon. 

This move from the streaming platform seemed to have irked the producer of Godman series, who in an official statement asked for the audience's support to release the series. Godman series was slated to hit the small screens on June 12. However, due to the controversy, there is uncertainty over the release of the series. 

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Godman, starring Jayaprakash, Daniel Bajaj, Sonia Aggarwal, and Tanya Desai in the lead, narrates the tale of a godman and his preachings. The forthcoming series is directed by Babu Yogeshwaran, who has previously helmed projects like Jayaram Ravi starrer Dhass and Vijay Anthony starrer Tamizharasan. Godman series is reported to be Babu Yogeshwaran's digital debut. Meanwhile, the series is produced by Elango Raghupathy under his banner Feathers Entertainments. Godman series was originally slated to premiere on June 12, 2020.