Guwahati: Netflix has taken down the Tamil film ‘Annapoorani‘ following a controversy sparked by Hindu right-wing groups who claimed certain scenes in the movie hurt religious sentiments.
The producers, Zee5, issued an apology to the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), an affiliate of the right-wing Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), stating, “We apologize for the inconvenience and hurt caused to the Hindu and Brahmin communities.”
In the letter of apology, Zee5 mentioned collaborating with co-producers Trident Arts to edit the film before re-releasing it on Netflix. Despite having received clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) after a theatrical release in Tamil Nadu last December, the film faced objections over its portrayal of a Brahmin woman (Nayanthara) who becomes a top chef, including scenes depicting her eating and cooking meat and her friendship with a Muslim character (Jai).
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