The Kashmir Files, based on the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits during the Kashmir Insurgency, has been widely praised and is recommended by many. The movie is said to be based on video interviews of the first generation victims of the Genocide of the Kashmiri Pandit Community In 1990.
The movie has been declared tax-free in 4 Indian states.
- Haryana
- Madhya Pradesh
- Gujarat
- Karnataka
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also praised the movie.
Legal Troubles Faced By The Kashmir Files
But the movie is not all about appreciation and kudos. Besides being loved by many, the movie has faced some legal troubles also.
A Jammu and Kashmir Court had restrained promoters of the blockbuster movie ‘The Kashmir Files’ from showing the scenes of late IAF squadron leader Ravi Khanna. The orders were passed in connection to the injunction sought by Khanna’s wife Shalini Khanna. After attending the special premiere on March 4, she approached the court to remove those scenes alleging that they are contrary to the facts.
A PIL was filed in Bombay High Court wherein the court directed the promoters to immediately remove and delete the scene and incorrect facts displayed or amend the scene.
Another PIL was filed by a person named Intezar Hussain Sayed from Uttar Pradesh alleging that the movie hurts the sentiments of Muslim community. However, the court dismissed his plea.
Audience Reactions To The Kashmir Files
Chats of "Desh ke Gadd@ro ko, G0li m@ar0…" After watching the moviepic.twitter.com/3ehoP1uL9V
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) March 14, 2022
After watching the movie, the guy appeals to Hindus to beware of them (Muslims)… pic.twitter.com/od0IgrvwTa
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) March 14, 2022
Box Office Collection of The Kashmir Files
The movie was released on 11 March 2022.
- March 11 — Rs 3.55 crore
- March 12 — Rs 8.50 crore
- March 13 — Rs 15.10 crore
The total first weekend collection of The Kashmir Files is Rs 27.15 crore.
