Parvathy Thiruvothu's Varthamanam to be released on 12 March 

Director Sidhartha Siva’s Varthamanam, which has Parvathy Thiruvothu alongside Roshan Mathew, is set to be released on 12 March in 300 theatres. The film was denied a certificate by the state Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), after which its makers had to approach a revising committee. The film finally received a go-ahead from the committee. 

Varthamanam tells the story of a girl from Malabar named Faisa Soofia (Parvathy), who goes to Delhi University as part of her research on freedom fighter Muhammed Abdur Rahiman. The film explores the political implications of her actions and contemporary political and social issues.

Denying clearance for the film earlier, CBFC member Sandeep Kumar had tweeted: “... I saw the film Varthamanam. The subject is the Dalit, Muslim oppression in the JNU protest. I opposed it because the film’s writer and producer is Aryadan Shoukath. The film’s premise was surely anti-national (sic).”

Kerala State Chalachitra Academy chairman and director Kamal demanded the removal of Sandeep for his controversial remarks.