Mahaprabhu Jagannath film release

Supreme Court allows release of animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath after Rath Yatra, says animation cannot erode devotion

The Bench took the middle path by allowing the movie to be released, but only after the completion of the ongoing Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra on July 27, 2026. The court directed that the film could be released on or after July 28.

SC agrees to hear plea challenging release of animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath'

Earlier, the top court permitted the all-India release of the animated film on or after July 28 post Lord Jagannath Yatra festivities

Odisha government objects in Supreme Court to depiction of Lord Jagannath in ‘cartoon form’ in animated film

The State has sought a modification of an earlier Supreme Court order permitting the film’s release after Jagannath Rath Yatra

SC to hear Jagannath temple plea against animated film after Rath Yatra ends

Justice Nagarathna observed that the court had consciously deferred the release until after the festival in view of public sensitivities.

Supreme Court To Hear Jagannath Temple's Plea Against Mahaprabhu Jagannath Release After Rath Yatra