Article 370: Yami Gautam, Priyamani Starrer Banned In All Gulf Countries

Yami Gautam and Priyamani starrer Article 370 has been banned in all Gulf countries, according to ANI. film, which according to early estimates has earned over ₹22 crores at box office in India, will not be screened in Gulf countries including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates. film, inspired by a true incident, is directed by itya Suhas Jambhale.

Why Article 370 is banned in Gulf countries?

No reason has been cited as to why Article 370 has been banned. However, one of many factors that has been speculated is film's storyline as well as population of Pakistani migrants in above-mentioned countries. This is second film that has been banned in Gulf countries after Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Pukone starrer Fighter released on January 25.

What do we know about Article 370?

political action drama is set against backdrop of Revocation of special status of Jammu and Kashmir, and autonomy granted under Article 370 of Indian Constitution to Jammu and Kashmir—a region ministered by India. In film, Yami plays role of a local agent Zooni Haksar who has been chosen for a secret mission by Rajeshwari (Priyamani) to end terrorism and conflict economy by abrogating Article 370 without bloodshed.

Meanwhile, Article 370 showed 48 per cent growth on second day at box office. film opened at Rs 6.12 crore, followed by Rs 9.08 crore on second day (Saturday), taking total to Rs 15.20 crore. Now, as per early estimates, Sacnilk reports that film has earned around Rs 9 crore in India, taking total collection to Rs 22.3 crore.