Sye Raa Controversy: New Twist

The kin of freedom fighter Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Hyderabad High Court to direct the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to not issue censor certificate for Mega Star Chiranjeevi’s dream project Sye Raa, a biopic on Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy.

Doravari Dastagiri Reddy and others who claim to be the legal fourth generation heirs of the freedom fighter, have demanded to watch a preview of the film before its release. The judge has adjourned the case for tomorrow which is a new twist in the issue.

The petitioners alleged in their affidavit that producer Ram Charan had met them at his residence in August last year, where he promised 10% remuneration for the kin of the total cost of making the film as royalty, for using their family history, house and other articles in the film.

The petitioners allege that Rs 25,000 was initially paid towards their travel expenses after which the producer and others from the film unit stopped attending their calls.

The movie that will release in four languages on October 2nd also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Vijay Sethupathi, Kicha Sudeep, Nayanthara and Tamannaah in pivotal roles.