Annapoorani removed from Netflix after film lands in legal trouble

Netflix has removed Nayanthara’s 'Annapoorani' from its platform after a case has been registered against actor Nayanthara, the film's director and producers, and Netflix India's content head Monika Shergill.The First Information Report, filed by a right-wing outfit in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur, alleges that the accused hurt religious sentiments of Hindus, disrespected Lord Ram and promoted 'love jihad' through the movie.The FIR was filed at the Omti police station by Hindu Sewa Parishad and names seven accused, including Nayanthara, director Nilesh Krishnaa, producers Jatin Sethi and R Ravindran, and Netflix India's content hear Monika Shergill.
A complaint was submitted by the activists of Bajrang Dal to the Oshiwara police station in western suburbs of Mumbai two days ago, and an inquiry in this connection is underway," an official said. Another complaint was filed at the Lokmanya Tilak Marg police station in South Mumbai by Ramesh Solanki, founder of Hindu IT Cell, an official said. According to his complaint, the film Annapoorani demeans Lord Ram and it was intentionally released to hurt the religious sentiments of Hindus.
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.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.