National Award-winning filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri’s film 'The Kashmir Files' released in theatres on March 11. 'The Kashmir Files' is based on the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits that took place in 1990.
Being a small-budget film, it has received a massive response from the audience. Taking to Twitter, Taran Adarsh shared the day two collections of 'The Kashmir Files' and wrote, "#TheKashmirFiles is SENSATIONAL, biz more than doubles on Day 2… Registers 139.44% growth, HIGHEST EVER GROWTH [Day 2] *since 2020*... East, West, North, South, #BO is on… This film is UNSTOPPABLE… Fri 3.55 cr, Sat 8.50 cr. Total: ₹ 12.05 cr. #India biz... FANTASTIC!"
On the other hand, the Kerala Congress has criticized it. On Sunday, the Kerala Congress said that the number of Muslims killed in Jammu and Kashmir has been more than that of Pandits. This film is also being discussed a lot on social media. Many states including Madhya Pradesh have made it tax-free.
Kerala Congress tweeted and said facts about Kashmiri Pandits, it was the terrorists who targeted the Pandits. In the last 17 years (1990-2007), 399 Pandits have been killed in terror attacks. The number of Muslims killed by terrorists during this period is 15,000.
Anupam Kher puts his soul into his performance and delivers an impressive Pushkar Nath Pandit. Equally remarkable is Mithun Chakraborty. But the actor who leaves an indelible mark on screen is Darshan Kumaar, who, as Krishna, is striking, especially during his speech in the climax.
Mounted with ace production values, the visuals, except for a few frames, do not boast of any cinematic brilliance. Nevertheless, the film is relatable, and you get sucked into the narrative.