The release of the animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath has been cleared after the Supreme Court dismissed the Odisha government’s plea challenging its release on Wednesday. The development clears the way for the film’s release, which had been opposed by the state government.
For the unversed, earlier on July 17, the Supreme Court refused to allow the immediate release of the animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath during the ongoing Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra.
What is the controversy around Mahaprabhu Jagannath?
The controversy surrounding Mahaprabhu Jagannath started after the makers released its teaser on June 6, 2026, announcing that the animated film would hit big screens on July 10. However, the teaser did not go down well with some users, who raised objections over the portrayal of Lord Jagannath in the film.
(With PTI inputs)
This is a developing story.
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