Prime Minister Narendra Modi of Vivek Oberoi will miss its April 5 release date | Hindi movie news

The publication of the controversial "PM Narendra Modi," the biographical film about the Indian prime minister, was tentatively postponed for a week, according to a report by Mumbai Mirror. Although no official announcement has been made in this regard, the report states that the Mumbai multiplexes confirmed that the film was removed from their April 5 submission schedule, the date of their initial release.

The filmmakers now aim to release the film on April 11, when the first phase of voting for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections will begin. However, according to the report, the Indian Election Commission (ECI) has raised objections to the allegedly promotional content of the film and, as a result, the final release date is uncertain.

Previously, the film went under the ICE scanner when Congress had asked the voting body to ban the publication of the film, saying that it violated the code of conduct type and that it was published in general elections for "political". advantages. The courts of Bombay and Delhi, meanwhile, refused to interfere in the release of the film.

On Wednesday, Vivek denied that the film was propaganda. "This film is an inspiring story, it was not funded by anyone, but proper documentation was submitted. Allegations can be made about whoever, where is the evidence, "he said.

"This is not a political film, it is a fascinating and inspiring story of a wala (tea merchant) chai of Vadnagar that reaches such a high level without the support of the world. a large family, an education and resources in English. This film shows what he's been through. This biopic shows that no one can become prime minister, "he added.