The film was released in 30 theatres across the state, which shares its north-western boundary with Rajasthan, where the film has not been released so far. Except in Gwalior, the film has had a relatively smooth going in MP. In fact, in the northern district, the screening resumed on Friday only to be banned by the state Government.

Jyoti Cineplex, one of the best theatres in Bhopal, was lucky to complete its morning show on Friday when it was told to stop the screening. “There was only a minor disturbance on Sunday, but since then it has been peaceful,” said its manager Rakesh Narula, while wondering why the state Government had imposed a ban on the film.

The Congress reacted cautiously. “The film should be allowed to be screened after removing the parts Rajputs find objectionable,” Congress spokesman Manak Agrawal said, describing the ban as a “political stunt of the BJP”.