Hindi
Release of Cutting Chai defered
MUMBAI: The release of Govardhan Reddy Maane and Vijay Varma Pakalapatti‘s Cutting Chai made under the banner of Salt N Pepper Entertainment has been deferred to 25 November.
The film, directed by Flavin Luicien, has become the latest victim of Censor Board (CB) for its bold dialogues and scenes. Without issuing a certificate, the CB directly send the film to revising committee.
The committee pointing that around six dialogues and two scenes were too sexy and explicit in nature passed film with ‘A‘ certificate with eight cuts.
Considering the CB‘s step as biased and non-judicial, producer Pakalapatti said, “Those scenes were very important for the film. But what we do? The film has delved into the psyche of the youth who may survive on cutting tea but ready to conquer the world. It is a story of four friends.
I used dialogues used by the youth today. Many big films uses such dialogues which the Censors don‘t object to, but small producers like us face such problems. I have requested the Government to do something for small producers,” the producer fumes.
The film was earlier supposed to release on 18 November.
Hindi
Rajesh Ramaswamy exits The Script Room to focus on filmmaking journey
Ad filmmaker steps away from own venture to pursue direction and storytelling
MUMBAI: In a move that has caught the attention of the advertising and creative community, Rajesh Ramaswamy has announced his exit from The Script Room, the company he co-founded, marking the end of a seven-year stint at the helm.
The decision, which came into effect earlier this month, signals a shift in focus for Ramaswamy, who is now looking to immerse himself fully in filmmaking and direction as an independent creative.
Known for blending sharp advertising insight with storytelling craft, Ramaswamy has been instrumental in shaping The Script Room into a creative hub that delivered campaigns, branded content, and original storytelling formats. Over the years, the company collaborated with agencies, directors, and a wide network of writers, while also experimenting with formats such as short films and web series.
Sharing his thoughts on the transition, Ramaswamy indicated that the move is driven by a desire to focus and explore stories he has been developing over time. While he acknowledged the unconventional nature of stepping away from one’s own venture, he also framed it as a necessary leap toward clarity and creative pursuit.
Importantly, The Script Room will continue its operations with its current team and leadership, with Ramaswamy expressing confidence in the group that helped build the company’s identity. The studio, he noted, remains well-positioned to evolve further with fresh talent and ideas.
His exit also reflects a wider industry trend, where experienced advertising professionals are increasingly transitioning into independent filmmaking, tapping into the growing opportunities across digital and long-form content platforms.
As Ramaswamy steps into this new phase, the move underscores a familiar creative instinct, sometimes, the boldest ideas begin with a clean break.
