Suriya opposes Centre’s plans to amend Cinematograph Act

‘Government’s proposal will endanger freedom of expression’

After Makkal Needhi Maiam founder Kamal Haasan strongly opposed the Centre’s proposed Cinematograph Act 2021, which provides it powers to recall or revoke certification for a film, actor Suriya Sivakumar too has expressed his views against the move. His brother actor Karthi, filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj, renowned cinematographer P.C. Sreeram, filmmaker R. Lingusamy and few others from the industry have also raised objections to the proposed changes to the Cinematograph Act 1954. Urging stakeholders and concerned people to file their objections, Mr. Suriya said, “The law exists to safeguard freedom of speech and expression. It should not trample on its throat.” He shared a link that contained a statement against the proposed changes.