Controversial Film Spurs Calls for Boycott and Raises Tensions in Maharashtra

A viral video allegedly from Maharashtra's Palghar district shows individuals vowing to socially and economically boycott Muslims. The incident, reportedly linked to a screening of 'The Kerala Story 2', has prompted political backlash. Police are investigating the video's authenticity, while critics warn of rising communal tensions.

A video from Maharashtra's Palghar district has sparked outrage and controversy as it allegedly captures individuals in a cinema hall chanting slogans to socially and economically boycott Muslims.

The video, purportedly linked to a screening of 'The Kerala Story 2', was shared by Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain, who criticized it for promoting communal polarization. The Mira-Bhayandar Vasai-Virar Police are investigating the video's authenticity, expressing skepticism about its origins.

The incident has fueled debates on the use of cinema as a tool for promoting divisive narratives, highlighting the ongoing political and cultural tensions surrounding these films in India's communal landscape.

(With inputs from agencies.)