YRF changes Akshay Kumar Starrer "Prithviraj" title to Samrat Prithviraj

By Team Bollyy 28 May 2022 | Updated On 28 May 2022 07:00 IST in Cine-Ma Features

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These days Akshay Kumar is in the headlines for his upcoming film 'Prithviraj', his film 'Prithviraj' is scheduled to release on 3rd June 2022, but even before the release the film getting into trouble, The Karni Sena which calls itself the representative of Rajputs objected to the name of the film due to which the name of the film has now been changed.

According to the report published in Navbharat Times, the Title of Akshay Kumar's upcoming film 'Prithviraj' has been changed to 'Samrat Prithviraj', let us tell you that many meetings were held and notice was sent after which On 27 May the makers of the film agreed to change the name of the film from Prithviraj to Samrat Prithviraj in view of the sentiment and demand of the Karni Sena.

Yash Raj Films wrote an official letter to the President of Karni Sena, they wrote “Dear Sir, we, Yash Raj Films Private Limited, have been one of the leading production houses and distribution companies since its inception in the 1970s and continue to grow as one of India’s largest film studios. We have produced some of the most iconic films in the history of Indian cinema and have goodwill from over 50 years in the entertainment industry. We are committed to constantly creating and producing content for the enjoyment of all audiences."

“We sincerely appreciate your effort in alerting us about your grievance in relation to the current title of the Film, and assure you that we did not, and do not, intend to hurt the sentiments of any person(s) or disrespect the late king and warrior, Prithviraj Chauhan. In fact, we wish to celebrate his bravery, achievements, and contribution to our nation’s history, through this Film," the letter added.

Sharing the decision to rename the film, the production house said, “As per the multiple rounds of discussions between us, and to peacefully and amicably resolve the raised grievance, we will change the title of the Film to “Samrat Prithviraj". We are highly appreciative of the mutual agreement reached between us that you have no further objections with regards to our Film and that all other points raised by you earlier are no longer a point of contention between us. We thank Shri Rajput Karni Sena and its members for understanding our good intentions pertaining to the depiction of the great warrior in the Film.

We are grateful to have your complete support, locally and globally, for the release of the Film and for the assurances provided in your Letter."

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