EAGLE eye on Ghaati, Anushka's Ghaati directed by Krish hit the screens yesterday. The film dealt with the drugs smuggling and the teaser and trailer highlighted the same.
In the midst of all this, The Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) of Telangana said it is viewing the film closely as it highlighted the cannabis (Ganja). EAGLE Director Sandeep Shandilya speaking to scribes shared “The portrayal of a protagonist engaged in the narcotics trade, without appropriate disclaimers or contextual warnings, risks normalising and glamorising such illegal acts. This could inadvertently encourage similar behaviour among viewers,”
Earlier Telangana CM Revanth Reddy said, “The film industry also has the responsibility of safeguarding society.” He added “From Komaram Bheem to Chakali Ilamma, Doddi Komuraiah and Sarvai Papanna, many have inspired the people through various movements. Universities and colleges once served as platforms for the statehood struggle. Now, the state is facing a different challenge. We must ask ourselves if Telangana becoming a hub of ganja is a matter of self-respect or shame”
EAGLE Director Sandeep Shandilya even went on to warn “Failure to comply may invite legal action under the NDPS Act, 1985. We hope the filmmakers act responsibly and take corrective measures to prevent any negative societal impact.”