8 films that triggered Bollywood boycott trend 

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Emergency

Kangana Ranaut’s upcoming film Emergency has been facing controversies and even awaits CBFC clearance. The film release has been delayed for these reasons

Padmaavat

Sanjay Leela Bhansali directed period drama Padmaavat led to protests and boycott calls dur to certain scenes. Nevertheless the film released and became a hit

Brahmastra Part 1: Shiva

Alia Bhatt’s one statement during the promotions of this Ayan Mukerji directorial led to the audience trending for Bollywood boycott. The film however was a blockbuster 

Lipstick Under My Burkha

This film saw many trials and tribulations due to the bold theme of female sexual awakening. The film did fairly well at the box office and even won awards

Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela 

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh starrer film Ram-Leela was subjected to ire from multiple religious groups and communities. Upon release however, the film was an absolute hit

PK

PK faced tremendous criticism for its religious satire. People did not take this film’s release lightly. Aamir Khanna nevertheless shined on-screen and the film sits in the Rs 800 crore club 

Haider

Vishal Bhardwaj directed film Haider that is said to be an adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet, was criticised for representation of the Indian Army and the separatist movement

The Dirty Picture

Vidya Balan’s film The Dirty Picture led to a major debate despite being a biographical drama film on actress Silk Smita. The film faced around 100 cuts!