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Mohanlal film denied Sabarimala Sannidhanam shoot permission
Mohanlal-starrer 'Athimanoharam' faces a setback after the Kerala Forest Department refused permission to shoot at the Sabarimala Sannidhanam (temple premises), citing a High Court order. The temple area falls within the Periyar Tiger Reserve, requiring Forest Department clearance. The Travancore Devaswom Board had earlier approved the shoot subject to conditions, including script submission and a Rs 50,000 deposit.
Times of India reports the production team has received permission to shoot up to Pampa, in areas under the Ranni Forest Division, and has completed nearly 80 per cent of filming. Onmanorama reports the Kerala High Court had permitted shooting at Nilakkal bus stand and Pampa, but disposed of the plea for Sannidhanam after the Deputy Director of the Periyar Tiger Reserve rejected the request citing the region's sensitivity. The film, directed by Tharun Moorthy, features Meera Jasmine and is planned for a Christmas release.
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The two sources present a near-identical factual account, both neutral in tone. Times of India leads with the 'setback' and cites the Forest Department's refusal, while Onmanorama frames it around Mohanlal beginning the shoot at Sabarimala (though not at Sannidhanam) and details the court proceedings. Neither outlet editorialises or takes sides. The consistent neutral-report stances reflect straight coverage of a legal-administrative hurdle. The key takeaway is that the filmmakers must adapt their schedule around the restriction, and the Christmas release target may depend on how seamlessly the script can be adjusted without the Sannidhanam backdrop. Watch for whether the team revises the release date.
Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral
Sources (2): timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report), onmanorama.com (neutral report)
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
