We Indians are used to see filmmakers running into rough waters with the Censor board for the way they certify films. But now it comes to light that this is not the phenomenon existing in India alone. A Malaysian Tamil filmmaker has frowned about the Malaysian Censor board for demanding an alteration in the climax to certify 'Kabali' for its release n the country

As we had reported earlier the climax of Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Kabali' has been altered in the version that has been released in Malaysia. While in all other places the film ends after a black out of screen and a gun shot, the climax of the film in Malaysia ends with a caption that says "Kabali has surrendered to the Malaysian police".

A Malaysian censor board member has said that the climax has been altered to convey the message that a crime will always get punished.

However Malaysian born Tamil filmmaker Sanjhey Kumar Perumal has raked up a controversy by criticising the Censor board's demand to change the climax of 'Kabali'. He has opined that the board is not ready to face the reality of the current society and they are crippling the creative freedom of filmmakers to project the reality in films. He has also said that this attitude of the board thwarts the development of Malaysian film industry.

Sanjhey has directed a Tamil language Malaysian film 'Jagat' which released in February this year. His film was released with an Adults only certificate by the Censor board. Whereas 'Kabali' has released with a certification which makes it suitable for children aged above 13 years with Parental guidance.

Sanjhey has also raised questions about this disparity stating that both 'Jagat' and 'Kabali' deal with Malaysian people in an emotional manner and both the films deserve same rating.