Films that courted controversy for hurting religious sentiments

Nayanthara’s film ‘Annapoorani’ stirred up controversy following its OTT release, leading to its removal from the streaming platform in India. Directed by Nilesh Krishnaa, the film depicts a young woman aspiring to be the country’s best chef, requiring her to cook non-vegetarian food. This seemingly offended some Hindu groups who filed FIRs against the team and called for the film’s immediate ban.

The backlash prompted Nayanthara to issue an apology, in a statement that read, “It aimed to mirror life’s journey, where we learn that obstacles can be overcome with sheer willpower… In our sincere attempt to share a positive message, we may have inadvertently caused hurt.”