In India, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) eventually granted the film an 'A' (Adults Only) certificate. It is rated TV-MA on streaming platforms like Netflix due to moderate sex and nudity.

Although completed in , the film faced a long battle with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in India due to its bold scenes and themes. It was finally released theatrically in India in November 2014 , six years after it was made. Despite the delay, the film received critical acclaim for its subject matter and performances.

The film explores the life of Raja Ravi Varma, who is credited with bringing Indian gods and goddesses to life through human portraits. The story follows his journey from a child prodigy in Kerala to a celebrated yet controversial artist in British-era Bombay. His muse, Sugandha, inspires his most famous works, but their relationship and the resulting "suggestive" paintings of deities lead to a landmark legal battle over freedom of artistic expression.

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