Madras High Court directs police to protect theatres screening of ‘Kingdom’ amid NTK protests

The Madras High Court intervened in a dispute over the film ‘Kingdom’. The court instructed Tamil Nadu police to protect theatres. Naam Tamilar Katchi members allegedly threatened theatres. They opposed the film’s portrayal of Tamil Eelam. The court emphasized artistic freedom. Protests must be peaceful, the court stated. ‘Kingdom’ is a work of fiction, the judge noted.