Nayanthara’s film removed from Netflix

Nayanthara’s film 'Annapoorani' was released in theatres on December 1 and started streaming on Netflix from December 29.

A week after it was available on the OTT, it has been at the receiving end of criticism.

A case has been filed against the film for hurting religious sentiments.

As a result, Netflix has removed Nayanthara’s 'Annapoorani' from its platform amid allegations by Hindu groups that it’s an ‘anti-Hindu’ film.

Ramesh Solanki, founder of the Hindu IT cell, in his complaint, claimed that the film is 'offending Hindu religious sentiments'.

The complaint was filed against actors Nayanthara, Jai, writer-director Nilesh Krishna, producers Jatin Sethi, R Ravindran, and Punit Goenka, Zee Studios Chief Business Officer Shariq Patel, and the head of Netflix India, Monika Shergill.

Annapoorani' opened to negative reviews from critics and audiences alike.

The film is directed by debutant filmmaker, Nilesh Krishnaa. Apart from Ramesh Solanki, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) spokesperson, Shriraj Nair, had also warned Netflix to take down the film.

He took to X to share a clipping from the film and wrote, "We are strictly warning you @NetflixIndia to immediately withdraw this evil movie of yours or else be ready to face legal consequences and @BajrangDalOrg style action. @ZeeStudios_ (sic)."

Following the legal battle, Netflix has removed Nayanthara's 'Annapoorani' from the OTT platform. Zee Studios, one of the producers of the film, has written to Vishwa Hindu Parishad stating that the film will be removed from the platform until edited.