New Delhi: 

Fans have been waiting for Gippy Grewal’s latest release, Akaal: The Unconquered, for quite some time now. The film, scheduled to release on April 10, 2025, has received positive early reviews from both the audience and critics. However, the film seems to be facing trouble, particularly in Ludhiana.

The Punjabi film starring Gippy Grewal, Nimrat Khaira, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Happy Raikoti, and Prince Kanwaljit Singh has faced protests from a group of people. Why is this period drama facing backlash? Here is what we know.

About Akaal

Set in 1840s Punjab, Akaal: The Unconquered is a period drama that follows the demise of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh and the events that come after. Tensions escalate as Jangi Jahan and his associates, driven by malicious intentions, launch a surprise attack on the prosperous village of Sardar Akaal Singh. The tale shows Akaal Singh and his companions defending their village and Jangi’s vengeance and ulterior motives.

Protests against Gippy Grewal’s Akaal

As Gippy Grewal’s Akaal: The Unconquered was released today, April 10, 2025, however, the film faced opposition in multiple theaters in Ludhiana. The group reportedly objected to the actor-director portraying Akaal, a holy character. According to the protestors, Gippy Grewal, who is known to smoke in real life, should not play Akaal. Further, they also have not taken kindly to his costumes in the film.

Cinepolis, Wave and PVR Silver City in Ludhiana did not screen the film on its opening day. The group has also removed all the publicity material from the premises of the mentioned multiplexes and warned the owners against the screening. According to a report by Sikh Siyasat News, the Sikh Youth Power of Punjab, was the group that was strictly against the film.

The leader of the organisation, Pardeep Singh Ayali, raised objections to the film’s depiction of Akaalis. The leader’s official Facebook page stated that the baana, a traditional attire, is a sacred blessing from the Guru and must not be misrepresented in films for entertainment purposes.

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