Case Against Film Distributor Swargachitra Appachan for Alleged Tampering of 2004 Movie 'Vellinakshatram' Quashed: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court recently quashed the criminal proceedings initiated against the well-known film distributor Appachan, popularly known as Swargachitra Appachan. He was booked for allegedly tampering with the Malayalam film “Vellinakshtram.” The prosecution had alleged that a disturbing scene where actor Siddique strangles a small child was inserted into the film after it was certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (Censor Board). This led to the registration…