Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, the director of The Kashmir Files has been granted Y-category security even as the film broke another box office record by grossing over Rs 100 crore in the first week of its release.
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Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, the director of The Kashmir Files has been granted Y-category security even as the film broke another box office record by grossing over Rs 100 crore in the first week of its release.&nbsp;</p>
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The security cover has been provided to the director based on the perception of the threat he faces after the film&rsquo;s release. The CRPF security will accompany the director across India.</p>
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Under the Y-category security, Agnihotri will be provided with a security cover of eight officers, which is likely to have two commandos and police personnel.</p>
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The low-budget film has also got embroiled in a political debate. Supporters of the movie, set during the violent upheaval of 1989-90 and the present day, say it highlights an ignored chapter of Kashmir&rsquo;s history. However, critics say it fans anti-Muslim sentiment.</p>
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The film also got Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s approval as he pointed out in a speech that an &ldquo;entire ecosystem was trying to sabotage and discredit a film that is telling the truth.&rdquo;</p>
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Anupam Kher, who plays the role of Pushkarnath Pandit, in The Kashmir Files shared the news that the film has crossed the Rs 100 crore-mark in the first week after release. Sharing a picture on Instagram, Anupam Kher wrote, &quot;Our film #TheKashmirFiles is showing its TRUE Colours! HAPPY HOLI to all ! #Love #TruthWins #MagicOfCinema (sic).&quot;</p>
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