Kaali Movie Poster Controversy

Kaali movie poster: Freedom of expression cannot be reserved for Hindu Gods, says Sena; MP mulls banning film

A huge controversy has erupted over a controversial poster of filmmaker Leena Manimekalai's documentary 'Kaali'.

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Madhya Pradesh and BJP leader Narottam Mishra took strong objections, saying that the state government might ban Manimekalai's film.

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Delhi Police registered an FIR against Leena Manimekalai after a complaint was lodged against her over the controversial poster of her new documentary 'Kaali'.

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This is the poster for which the controversy is going on

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