New Delhi: The Kerala high court on Tuesday (February 24) sought a special screening of Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond while hearing pleas challenging the censor certificate given to the film.The court said that the people of Kerala “live in total harmony”, however the film does not portray this.“Kerala lives in total harmony. But you have portrayed that this is happening all over Kerala. There is a wrong indication and can also incite passion. That is where the censor board comes into play. Have you considered that?” Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas orally remarked.The court has sought the Union government’s stand on this, LiveLaw reported.The court also questioned the use of the state’s name in the film title.“…Normally, I do not interfere with any movie. Artistic freedom. But you are saying that it is inspired by true events and name Kerala is given, which can create some communal tension. I will watch the movie tomorrow. You can arrange a screening of the movie tomorrow,” the judge said.The court has asked the Union government “come up with instructions” on Wednesday.“Get instructions as to whether the movie can be screened. Can’t render that petition as infructuous. How long would the central govt take to decide on the representation? Get instructions by 1:45 pm… All these presumptions can be rebutted if the movie depicts something that can incite communal violence,” the judge said.The counsel appearing for the petitioners said that while the film names Kerala, it showcases a pan-India story. “The movie makers held a meeting in Delhi where the victims of terror acts — none of them were from Kerala. In fact, when this question was posed to the movie makers, they said that the movie is not about Kerala and it is a pan-India movie. Therefore, using the name of ‘Kerala’ in the movie title would be misleading,” the counsel argued.The petitioner also told the court that the teaser of the film was being circulated without obtaining a censor certificate. To this, the filmmakers responded that the teaser did not contain material from the film. The court then asked for the film to be screened before the court.Once the movie is released, it is not just a creation. You are saying it is inspired by true events. It has a great bearing… In bold letters, you are saying inspired by true event. And in very microscopic letters you would have said the characters are all fictional…” Justice Thomas said, adding that while he did not want to restrict any artistic freedom, the law indicated certain restrictions.The filmmakers told the court that they were willing to withdraw the teasers of the film.The petitioner has argued that the certification of the film, scheduled to be released on February 27, was not done in accordance with the Cinematograph Act, 1952. It also states that by using the name of one state in the title could potentially stigmatise the region.