Udaipur Files shows a tale of the gruesome killing of a tailor, who had just voiced his opinion on social media in support of former BJP member, Nupur Sharma. The crime-thriller faced intense debate and multiple legal hurdles just before its release. But it finally premiered across India on August 8, 2025. The film is inspired by the real-life events surrounding the 2022 murder of Kanhaiya Lal Sahu.
Udaipur Files storyline
Udaipur Files is one of the most controversial films of the year, due to the petitions filed to ban the release of the film. Veteran actor, Vijay Raaz, played the role of ‘Kanhaiya Lal Sahu’ who was beheaded for sharing a post on Facebook in support of a politician’s remark about Prophet Mohammad. The movie tried to depict the brutal murder’s planning and how it had a connection with terrorists in Pakistan.
