It doesn't really matter if certain political organizations object to my film (Madras Cafe): John Abraham

Madras Cafe has hit screens today and has opened to rave reviews from critics. However, the movie has also been facing some political resistance. Tamil groups have instrumented a ban on the Tamil version of Madras Café. As the producer of the film, John Abraham clarifies, “We’ve told an honest story. There’s no need for anyone to get offended. We’re going ahead with the Hindi release in Tamil Nadu since the film has been passed by the Indian censorboard. They are the highest censorial authority in the country. If they have no objection to the film, why should anyone else? The strange fact is that many of the protesters seem to object without seeing the film. Adds John, “I can’t stop people who speculate for their own political agenda. Speaking for myself, I am a conscientious citizen and know my socio-political duties very well. And we’ve been very careful about the politics. So would he go ahead with the release without Tamil Nadu? “We’ll be releasing the film in Tamil Nadu. We’ve dubbed the film in Tamil, and we’ve the support of the local Tamil Nadu authorities and the entire government machinery there. They’ve found nothing objectionable in the film. Very tough situation for a new producer like him? “I am new to the business. But if I’ve to be a clutter-breaker I may have to make political statements. As a filmmaker I must be allowed to have my say in a democratic nation. No one can put a gun to my head and tell me what to make and what not to make. Indeed, he sounds a lot like Govind Nihalani. Ends John by stating: “Very frankly, the courage to be a clutter-breaker comes from the audience. Vickey Donor was widely accepted. It really doesn’t matter if some political organizations object to my film. It’s up to the audience to accept or reject the film. We wish Madras Café great success!!!