Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor starrer Good Newwz has found himself in controversy after a (PIL) has been filed against the film in Karnataka High Court seeking a stay on its release. It is reported that the subject of IVF in the movie shows the doctors in a bad light. Moreover, the petitioner has also questioned how the CBFC has passed such a film for release. The petition also alleges that the film's subject is misguiding and can negatively impact their business as it may lead the audience to believe that IVF centers often make such mistakes.
The petition reads, "The movie is about two childless couples, who come for IVF treatment, and the sperms get exchanged. This is bound to create a lot of confusion and uncertainty about the credibility of IVF treatment itself. As childless couples are already under immense social and psychological pressure, this may further cause emotional disturbance for them.” “The lead actors of this film are endorsing that this type of mix-up does not happen at Indira IVF Center, which creates doubts in the minds of people about the credibility of other IVF treatment centers across India. The petitioner has absolutely no reservation for somebody making an effort to increase the credibility of Indira IVF but not at the cost of the others in the field. This is the wrong type of product placement."
Helmed by debutant director Raj Mehta, 'Good Newwz' also stars Diljit Dosanjh and Kiara Advani in key roles. The movie which released on 27th December is produced by Akshay Kumar and Karan Johar under the banner of Dharma Productions.