The documentary “Curry and Cyanide – The Jolly Joseph Case” gained widespread attention on social media for its gripping portrayal of the Koodathayi serial murder case. Despite its initial success, the documentary now faces potential issues that may lead to its removal from Netflix.
M.S. Mathew, the second accused in the Koodathayi case, has taken legal action to halt the documentary. In a petition filed in the Special Additional Sessions Court, Mathew asserts that false information about the case has been circulating, even prior to the verdict. He claims that both a TV channel and online media have been disseminating misleading content related to the incident.
The response from the prosecution to Mathew’s petition is scheduled to be heard on January 29. Earlier concerns were raised by forensic experts who believed that featuring key witnesses and investigators in the Netflix series while the trial is ongoing could set a wrong precedent.
The Koodathayi murders, spanning from 2002 to 2016, involved Jolly Joseph, who was accused of poisoning her mother-in-law, father-in-law, husband, brother-in-law, and two others for control over family properties. Jolly was arrested on October 5, 2019, along with two others, following a thorough investigation.
The fate of ‘Curry and Cyanide – The Jolly Joseph Case’ on Netflix is uncertain, with questions arising about whether it will face a ban similar to the removal of another documentary, ‘Annapoorni.’ The situation remains to be seen as legal proceedings unfold.
