'Kumki', 'Neethaane En Ponvasanthama' get 'U' certificate

Chennai, Dec 8 (IANS) Vikram Prabhu-starrer Tamil drama "Kumki" and Jiiva-starrer Tamil romantic-drama "Neethaane En Ponvasantham" have been passed with a U certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification, without any cuts.

Prabhu Solomon's directorial venture "Kumki" revolves around a mahout and his trained elephant. It features debutant Vikram Prabhu, grandson of yesteryear actor Sivaji Ganeshan.

"Kumki cleared with a U certificate without any cuts", Vikram tweeted.

On the other hand, "Nethaane En Ponvasantham" (NEP), which is directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, is a modern day love story. It stars Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead role opposite Jiiva.

"NEP passed with a U certificate with no cuts", Trinath, a trade analyst, said.

Both films are releasing worldwide Dec 14.