| Haal | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Veeraa |
| Produced by | Juby Thomas, Verra,Jay |
| Written by | Dathan B |
| Starring | Shane Nigam Sakshi Vaidya Johny Antony |
| Music by | Nandhagopan V. |
| Cinematography | Ravichandran |
| Edited by | Akash Joseph Varghese |
Production company | JVJ Profuctions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Haal is a 2025 Indian Malayalam language film directed by Veeraa. The film stars Shane Nigam, Sakshi Vaidya and Johny Antony.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Shane Nigam as Asif Kadalundi
- Sakshi Vaidya as Mariya Fernandez
- Johny Antony
- Abin Bino
- Vineeth Beep Kumar
- Madhupal
- Sangita Madhavan Nair
- Drishya Cherot
- Joy Mathew
- Nishanth Sagar
- Niyas Becker
- Manoj K. U.
- Riyas Narmakala
- Suresh Krishna
- Raveendran
- Sohan Seenulal
- Unni Raja
Controversies[edit | edit source]
Certification issue[edit | edit source]
The CBFC demanded a 15 cuts[1] from the film for religious and sensitivity reason. They wanted to remove the scenes including "beef biriyani"[2], "Dhwaja Pranaman" (salutation to the flag) and a Rakhi scene.[3] Even though the changes are made, the CBFC informed to the producer that film would get an A certification.
The filmmakers moved legally to Kerala High Court.[4][5] The high court judge reviewed the film and ordered to remove some scenes "Dhwaja Pranama" from the film and to release the film. Initially the film received a UA16+ certification and was released on Christmas[6][7].
Catholic Petitions[edit | edit source]
The Catholic Congress filed a petition on High court against their film arguing that the film would hurt sentiments of Christian communities, because the film portrays a bishop of Thamarassery as a supporter of Love Jihad[8][9].
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Shane Nigam's 'Haal' in trouble: CBFC flags multiple scenes as 'Objectionable'; demands 15 cuts". The Times of India. 10 October 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ↑ "'Haal' row: Censor board asks makers of Shane Nigam film to cut beef biriyani scene, 'dhwaja pranamam' dialogue- The Week". www.theweek.in. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ↑ PA, Aneesa (10 October 2025). "Citing 'hidden agenda', CBFC denies certification to Malayalam film 'Haal' with interfaith love plot". ThePrint. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ↑ Staff, Scroll (15 November 2025). "Kerala HC directs CBFC to issue fresh certificate to Malayalam film 'Haal'". Scroll.in. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ↑ Desk, India Today Entertainment (9 October 2025). "Censor Board flags beef biryani scene in Malayalam film Haal, makers move High Court". India Today. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ↑ "Kerala High Court Judge Watches Controversial Malayalam Film Haal Amid Censorship Dispute". lawchakra.in. 26 October 2025. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ↑ "After controversy and court battles, Shane Nigam's 'Haal' set for Christmas release". english.mathrubhumi.com. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ↑ Service, Express News (8 November 2025). "'Haal' film misrepresents faith of Christians, Catholic Congress tells Kerala High Court". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ↑ "Christian outfit opposes Haal, Kerala High Court says it will watch the film: All about the controversy - CNBC TV18". CNBCTV18. 17 October 2025. Retrieved 27 December 2025.