Kochi: A case has been registered against director Omar Lulu after it was found that his movie 'Nalla Samayam', which released today, was promoting the use of MDMA, a banned drug.

A case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act was filed by Kozhikode Excise Inspector K Sudhakaran alleging that the trailer of the film showcased scenes wherein the drug was promoted.

MDMA, more commonly called Ecstacy or Molly, is a party drug that has psychoactive properties.

Irshad Ali headlines the movie which also features five new actresses: Neena Madhu, Gayathri Shankar, Nora Johnson, Nandana Sahadeva, and Suvaiba Athul Islamiya.

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'Nalla Samayam' is Omar Lulu's fifth outing as director. His previous movies include 'Happy Wedding', 'Chunks', 'Oru Adaar Love', and 'Dhamaka'.

He is also the co-writer of the movie's screenplay along with debutante Chitra.

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The Censor Board had earlier stamped the movie with an 'A' certificate.

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