- India,
- 10-Dec-2024 06:00 AM IST
Pushpa 2 Movie: Every day controversies arise in the cinema world regarding some film or the other, and this time the film 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' directed by Sukumar has come under controversy. Raj Shekhawat, a prominent Rajput leader of Karni Sena, has accused the film of insulting the Kshatriya community.Allegations and threats on the filmRaj Shekhawat released a video on social media and expressed displeasure over the use of the word 'Shekhawat' in the film. He said, "The Kshatriya community has been insulted by showing 'Shekhawat' as a negative character in the film. This is an attack on our culture and traditions."Fahadh Faasil plays the villain named Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat in the film, which has become the center of controversy. Raj Shekhawat has demanded the filmmakers to remove the word and warned that if his demand is not met, Karni Sena may take aggressive steps against the makers.Karni Sena's tough standRaj Shekhawat said in his statement, "This is not the first time that cinema has insulted Kshatriyas in the name of freedom of expression. Our tolerance should not be taken as weakness. Karni Sena is ready, and if needed, we will enter the houses of the producers and take action."However, no response has come from the makers of the film or actor Fahadh Faasil yet.Pushpa 2: Box office blastDespite the controversy, 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' is achieving record-breaking success at the box office. According to reports, the film earned a global gross of Rs 294 crore on the first day of its release, which is more than the first day collection of Hindi films 'Jawaan' and 'RRR'.In just four days, the film has crossed the Rs 800 crore mark, making it one of the fastest grossing films in Indian cinema.Story and cast of the film'Pushpa 2' stars Allu Arjun in the lead role, who brings the character of 'Pushpa Raj' to life. Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil also play important roles. The first part of the film was based on the story of red sandalwood smuggling, and the second part takes the same story forward.What will be the outcome of the controversy?Protests by Karni Sena are not new to Bollywood and Tollywood films. However, the tremendous success of 'Pushpa 2' indicates that the audience is enjoying the film without being affected by these controversies.Now it will be interesting to see whether the filmmakers accept the demands of Karni Sena or show courage to face this controversy.