'Vishwaroopam' ban: Centre takes on TN govt

January 31, 2013 10:39

Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari has expressed his views on the ban being re-imposed on Kamal Haasan's spy-thriller Vishwaroopam by the Madras High Court.

The minister indicated that the government might consider amending the Cinematograph Law.

Emphasising on the need to revisit the existing law, Tewari tweeted, "Time Cinematograph Act revisited to ensure implementation integrity certification decisions Otherwise each state would be its own censor (sic)."

Reports suggest that Tewari will set up a committee to discuss core issue regarding the amendment.

Importantly, Haasan's lawyers may approach the Supreme Court today against the HC ban.

The Centre's support is important for Kamal as he fights to release his mega budget film Vishwaroopam in Tamil Nadu.

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