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As the release date of the film "OMG 2" approaches, it has been met with strong opposition following its A certificate approval. Scheduled for release on August 11, 2023, the film's producers are trying to attract audiences through new trailers. However, this has not stopped the protests from the priests of the Mahakal Temple and sadhus (holy men) from Ujjain. They have blown the trumpet of opposition, demanding the removal of shots featuring the Mahakal Temple from the film. They assert that unless these scenes are removed, they will continue to protest the film's release and may even resort to legal action, filing an FIR if necessary.
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The film stars Akshay Kumar as Lord Shiva and Pankaj Tripathi as a devoted follower. While various preparations are being made for its release, the opposition from Mahakal Temple's priest, Pandit Mahesh Guru, is rooted in his belief that the film is inappropriate due to its A certification. He argues that films with an A certificate are often deemed objectionable and the film's association with the Mahakaleshwar Temple only fuels their protest. They demand the removal of any controversial scenes involving the temple.
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Swastik Peeth's head, Paramahamsa Avadheshpuri Maharaj, also voiced his concerns about the film, suggesting that with an A certificate, it should not be suitable for audiences under 18. He believes that the film delves into sex education, leading to several cuts by the censor board, including visuals of Naga sadhus and renaming the school in the film.
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Paramahamsa Avadheshpuri Maharaj points out that the film revolves around a devotee, Kantisharan Mudgal, in Ujjain, and was shot in the Mahakal Temple's vicinity. During the shooting, he expressed objections to various aspects, stating that such religious places should not be used for making such films. However, the current protest is based on the censor board's decision.
If the film's producers fail to make the requested changes and release the film as scheduled, the opposition vows to take legal recourse by filing an FIR, ensuring that the film will not see the light of day in their city.
As the release date draws near, the controversy surrounding "OMG 2" remains unresolved, and the fate of the film in Ujjain hangs in the balance.
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