Overview
- After the trailer released on November 18, Dhruv Rathee likened its graphic torture to ISIS beheadings and urged the CBFC to act.
- Rathee acknowledged a shift in his views, saying he was wrong to have praised the violent Gangs of Wasseypur in the past.
- Ranvir Shorey defended director Aditya Dhar and accused Rathee of trying to sabotage a film while seeking clout from Europe.
- Reports describe the trailer’s opening with wires pulled through a victim’s skin, while the film remains slated for a December 5 theatrical release.
- No CBFC intervention or official response from the filmmakers has been reported, as online back-and-forth and scrutiny of Rathee’s consistency continue.