JSK: Kerala producer on why lead actor Suresh Gopi is yet to react to Janaki controversy
Janaki v/s State of Kerala: Malayalam film producer G Suresh Kumar has responded to the JSK controversy and also revealed why Suresh Gopi, a BJP politician, is yet to publicly address the issue.
Last Updated: 02.26 PM, Jul 07, 2025
Janaki v/s State of Kerala or JSK has been mired in controversy after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) demanded that the name Janaki be removed from the title and movie. But the makers have refused to make the change, and the entire Malayalam film industry has also backed the film, which has actor-politician Suresh Gopi in the lead role. Even when the industry is backing the film, the leading man Suresh Gopi is yet to react to the controversy publicly and that also has raised an eyebrow. Now, film producer Suresh Kumar has responded to the JSK controversy and also revealing why Suresh Gopi, a BJP politician, is yet to publicly address the issue.
Why Suresh Gopi is yet to react to Janaki row
The 2025 Malayalam film Janaki v/s State of Kerala or JSK, which was slated to hit theatres on June 27, 2025. But the CBFC denied certification, citing that Janaki should be removed as it is the name of a deity. But what is more noticeable is that Suresh Gopi, the Minister for State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, is yet to address the issue.
In a report by Malayalam news channel 24, film producer Suresh Kumar has addressed the matter and said that Suresh Gopi also has 'resentment' over the issue. “But there are limitations for him to react as he is a Union Minister of State,” Suresh Kumar explained, adding that they have been voicing the issue for him.
He further said that Malayalam film associations such as AMMA and FEFKA have submitted a memorandum to the Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who has assured them that he would look into the matter.
Kerala HC judge watches JSK
JSK director Pravin Narayanan and the film’s production house, Cosmos Entertainments have refused to comply, pointing out that Janaki is used in more than 90 instances in the film. They even approached the Kerala High Court over the row. Kerala HC judge N Nagaresh watched JSK in Kochi last week. The court will again consider the case on Wednesday.
The film also stars Anupama Parameswaran in the titular role.