Udaipur Files: A Cinematic Journey into the Heart of Terror

After overcoming censorship hurdles, the film 'Udaipur Files', starring Vijay Raaz, released across India, spotlighting the real-life murder of tailor Kanhaiya Lal in 2022. Supported by Lal's family, the film aims to reveal truths about terrorism while avoiding religious controversy. The family, marking the release, reserved a seat for Lal's spirit.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 08-08-2025 16:08 IST | Created: 08-08-2025 16:08 IST
Udaipur Files: A Cinematic Journey into the Heart of Terror
Kanhaiya Lal's son Yash Sahu (Photo/ANI). Image Credit: ANI
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After navigating through a series of censorship delays, the film 'Udaipur Files' was finally unveiled in theaters across India on Friday. The film, starring Vijay Raaz, is rooted in the harrowing real-life event of tailor Kanhaiya Lal's murder in Udaipur in 2022, an incident that left the nation in shock.

Kanhaiya Lal's family has been closely involved and supportive of the film's release. His son, Yash Sahu, spoke candidly to ANI about the impact of the movie on their lives. Sahu emphasized that the film is not intended as an attack on any religion or community, but rather aims to reveal the truth and raise awareness about the deep-seated issue of terrorism in the country.

Sahu made a heartfelt appeal to audiences across the country, urging them to watch the film and comprehend the tragic events that unfolded on June 28. He shared that his mother, still grieving, would not be present at the screenings, but a symbolic gesture was planned—reserving a seat in honor of Kanhaiya Lal, complete with his photograph.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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