The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear a plea challenging the Orissa High Court's order that stayed the release of the animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath'.

The film, originally scheduled to premiere on July 10, just days before the annual Rath Yatra festival, has sparked controversy over its portrayal of Lord Jagannath.

The Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee (SJTMC) urged filmmakers to postpone the release, alleging the film presents a fictionalized version of the deity's life inconsistent with Hindu scriptures.

Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb, chairman of the SJTMC, criticized the trailer for depicting a 'completely fictitious story' of Shree Jagannath Mahaprabhu, claiming it contradicts sacred texts.Deb emphasized the need for scriptural accuracy in depicting the deity, warning that a distorted portrayal could offend millions of devotees.The producers of the film, Ele Animations Pvt Ltd, have yet to respond publicly to the temple authorities' objections.This legal challenge highlights the intersection of religious sensitivities and cinematic freedom in India.