Nayanthara Film ‘Annapoorani’ Pulled From Netflix After Backlash From Hindu Groups

variety.com:

Naman Ramachandran Tamil-language film “Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food,” headlined by “Jawan” actor Nayanthara, has been pulled from Netflix after attracting multiple complaints from Hindu groups.

The film follows a girl from an orthodox Hindu family, who aspires to become India’s best chef. It released theatrically on Dec.

1 and began streaming on Netflix from Dec. 29. It soon attracted the ire of Hindu groups from across India, who filed police complaints on the grounds that it offended Hindu religious sentiments.

In Mumbai, activists belonging to the Hindu group Bajrang Dal filed a complaint, as did Ramesh Solanki, who describes himself in his Instagram bio as “Activist, Founder Hindu IT Cell, Ex ShivSena Post Bearer and Proud Hindu Indian Nationalist.” Solanki posted a copy of his complaint on X. “At a time when the whole world is rejoicing in anticipation of the Pran Pratishtha of Bhagwan Shri Ram Mandir [the upcoming consecration of the Lord Rama temple in Ayodhya], this anti-Hindu film Annapoorani has been released on Netflix, produced by Zee Studios, Naad Sstudios and Trident Arts,” Solanki said in his complaint.