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Court Blocks Midhun Manuel Thomas’ JioHotstar Series Amid Koodathayi Case
✍️ Filmibeat
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 07:18 AM
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A court has halted the release of Midhun Manuel Thomas’s JioHotstar series following the ongoing Koodathayi case, preventing the platform from streaming the show until the legal matter is resolved.
A Delhi High Court has issued an order to suspend the streaming of Midhun Manuel Thomas’s new JioHotstar series, citing the pending Koodathayi case. The decision comes after the court received a petition alleging that the series contains content that could potentially influence the ongoing legal proceedings.
The series, which was slated for release on the popular OTT platform, is now on hold pending a full review by the judiciary. Midhun Manuel Thomas, a well-known filmmaker, has not yet released a statement regarding the court’s directive.
Industry analysts suggest that the halt could affect the platform’s content calendar and may prompt other streaming services to reassess their compliance with legal directives. The court has asked for a detailed report from the production house on how the content aligns with the legal framework.
The Koodathayi case, which involves allegations of defamation and privacy violations, remains under active investigation. The court’s order is expected to stay in effect until the case reaches a conclusive verdict or a further ruling is issued.
The series, which was slated for release on the popular OTT platform, is now on hold pending a full review by the judiciary. Midhun Manuel Thomas, a well-known filmmaker, has not yet released a statement regarding the court’s directive.
Industry analysts suggest that the halt could affect the platform’s content calendar and may prompt other streaming services to reassess their compliance with legal directives. The court has asked for a detailed report from the production house on how the content aligns with the legal framework.
The Koodathayi case, which involves allegations of defamation and privacy violations, remains under active investigation. The court’s order is expected to stay in effect until the case reaches a conclusive verdict or a further ruling is issued.