Court Case Filed Against Online Reviewers and Critics

It is a well-known fact that reviews can greatly affect a movie's success. In today's world of online streaming services, movie enthusiasts rely heavily on online reviews, which can impact a film's performance at theaters.

Recently, it has become quite common for people, especially on social media, to share their opinions about movies. In addition to traditional web media outlets that have been providing film reviews for many years, there is a new generation of YouTube reviewers and critics.

Now, a legal case has been filed against these online reviewers and critics. Interestingly, the Kerala High Court has taken up this case and issued a notice to the Indian Ministry of Broadcasting, requesting clear guidelines for online film reviewers. The case was initiated by Mubeen Rauf, the director of a Malayali film called "Aaromalinte Aadhyathe Pranayam." He filed a case at the Kerala High Court, seeking to prevent online reviewers from sharing their opinions about his film for one week after its theatrical release.

In his petition, the director argued that these online reviews often spread negative opinions about films, which can be detrimental to the film industry as a whole. He believes that these negative reviews can harm the financial success of movies and, in turn, jeopardize the livelihoods of many families in the industry.

The Kerala High Court has taken this case under consideration and has requested the union ministry to provide clear guidelines regarding online film reviews. The aim of the petition is to temporarily restrict reviewers from sharing their opinions about the mentioned film for seven days after its theatrical release. If the court approves this request, it could establish a new precedent in the film industry, albeit in a limited way.