The Censor Board has filed a case against director S.J. Suryah for using stills from scenes that were deleted from the film, New. According to rules, such deleted scenes should not be used for promos, trailers or posters. Director S J Suryah had defied the orders and hence the board had filed a complaint with the Mambalam police station. The case came up for hearing at the Saidapet court before the 17th Metropolitan Magistrate. Suryah did not appear and his lawyer claimed that he was busy with shooting. The public prosecutor wanted him to be present compulsorily and therefore Judge Gayathri issued summons to Suryah to be present for the hearing on April 17. If he fails to turn up on that day, a non-bailable warrant would be issued.