Urdu Report Desk
Bollywood’s upcoming film ‘Udta Teer’, featuring Sara Ali Khan and Ayushmann Khurrana, has become embroiled in controversy ahead of its scheduled theatrical release on October 23, 2026.
The film has faced strong criticism from Pakistani social media users over its alleged anti-Pakistan storyline. Meanwhile, Nepal has reportedly refused to allow its public screening in cinemas.
According to Indian media reports, the film has been directed by Aakash Kaushik, with Karan Johar and other filmmakers involved in its production.
Pakistani Social Media Users Criticise Storyline
Pakistani social media users have criticised Bollywood filmmakers for repeatedly using Pakistan as a central theme in their productions. Several users have argued that filmmakers should explore other subjects rather than repeatedly portraying Pakistan in controversial narratives.
One user sarcastically suggested that Pakistan should receive compensation because Bollywood uses Pakistani names and stories to generate revenue.
Another questioned why Indian filmmakers were so interested in Pakistan. Some users also alleged that anti-Pakistan storylines were increasingly used when Bollywood films struggled to attract audiences.
Plot Centres on India-Pakistan Relations
According to reports, ‘Udta Teer’ is a spy-action comedy set against the backdrop of relations between India and Pakistan.
Ayushmann Khurrana reportedly plays Bilal, a Pakistani agent who survives an explosion but loses his memory.
Sara Ali Khan’s character takes advantage of his memory loss and convinces him that he is an Indian citizen and a patriotic officer. As a result, he begins carrying out operations against his own country and former agencies.
The film’s reported storyline has become a major point of contention among Pakistani social media users ahead of its release.
Nepal Denies Permission for Public Screening
The film has also encountered difficulties in Nepal, where the country’s central film censorship board has reportedly refused to grant permission for its public screening.
Indian media reports say Nepal’s Ministry of Communication and Information Technology sent a letter to the film’s distributor, informing it that the movie could not be publicly screened in the country.
Officials reportedly cited a relevant provision of Nepal’s cinema-related law to support the decision. However, the ministry did not specify which particular scene or aspect of the film prompted the restriction.
Possible Concerns Over India-Pakistan Narrative
Indian media reports have suggested that the film’s portrayal of India-Pakistan relations may have contributed to the decision in Nepal. However, the specific reasons for the refusal have not been officially clarified in the reported account.
Produced under Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, ‘Udta Teer’ is scheduled to reach cinemas on October 23, 2026. The controversy surrounding its storyline and the reported restriction in Nepal have put the film under scrutiny even before its release.
