Annapoorani (2024)

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The supposed relationship between Annapoorani and Farhan has fuelled the 'Love Jihad' controversy. Another scene that offended right-wing factions was when Annapoorani donned a hijab and offered namaz during the final round of the cooking show.

Nayanthara Film 'Annapoorani' Pulled From Netflix Over Hindu Portrayal.

New Delhi: Netflix has pulled the Tamil film Annapoorani after Hindutva activists and social media commentators claimed that scenes in the film hurt their sentiments. The studio that produced the film, Zee5, issued an apology to the Vishwa Hindu Parishad.

An FIR was filed at the Lokmanya Tilak Marg police station in South Mumbai by one Ramesh Solanki. He alleged that Annapoorani demeans Lord Ram and it was intentionally released to hurt the religious sentiments of Hindus. Following this, Zee Studios issued an apology to Vishwa Hindu Parishad.

Netflix took down an Indian film after receiving backlash from right-wing Hindu groups. The film depicted a Brahmin woman cooking and eating meat and suggested a Hindu deity ate meat.

Annapoorani was released in theatres on 1 December 2023 and received mixed reviews from critics. After its streaming debut on Netflix, the film elicited accusations of promoting love jihad and hurting Hindu sentiments, resulting in it being taken down from Netflix worldwide.

Last week, the movie kicked up a row after two complaints were filed against Nayanthara and the makers over allegations that certain scenes in the film hurt the religious sentiments of Hindus. The complaints alleged that the film makes controversial remarks about Lord Ram and also promotes 'love jihad'.

A police case has been filed against actor Nayanthara for allegedly hurting religious sentiments of Hindus. A police case has been filed against actor Nayanthara for allegedly hurting religious sentiments of Hindus, disrespecting Lord Ram and promoting 'love jihad' through the film 'Annapoorani'.

Tamil film Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food has been removed from Netflix amid complaints that it hurt religious sentiments. The streamer said in a statement that the decision was made per 'the licensor's request'.

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Worship and offering of food are highly praised in Hinduism, and therefore, the goddess Annapurna is regarded as a popular deity. She is a manifestation of the goddess Parvati, the consort of Shiva, and is eulogized in the Annada Mangal, a narrative poem in Bengali by Bharatchandra Ray.

Today, Netflix removed Lady Superstar Nayanthara's 75th movie, Annapoorani, after the Vishwa Hindu Parishad warned the team behind the movie as the film hurt the sentiments of Hindus. However, the movie is still available for streaming on Simply South, a streaming service that is accessible to people in the US.

MUMBAI: The Naya Nagar police in Mira Road registered a case against the director, producers and actors of the Tamil film 'Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food', for allegedly hurting the religious sentiments of a particular religion. The complaint was filed on Thursday by a member of a right wing organisation.

It further assured the VHP, which is affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), that the film would not be released again until it was edited. 'Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food', which released in theatres on December 1, 2023, began streaming on Netflix on December 29.

While the film is no longer available on Netflix, international audiences can still watch it on Simply South, a streaming service. The release of Nayanthara's latest movie, "Annapoorani," on Netflix has triggered a political controversy, resulting in the streaming platform's decision to remove the film globally.