Overview
- The film's first-look teaser premiered at Netflix's 'Next on Netflix 2026' event and was soon met with objections that linked the title Ghooskhor Pandat to a slur against a community.
- Following online protests and legal complaints in multiple states, the production team apologized, took down promotional material, and told the Delhi High Court they would release the film under a new title.
- An FIR naming the makers was filed over allegations that the title and promotional content hurt religious sentiments and remains part of the record.
- Manoj Bajpayee told NDTV that he received abusive messages and death threats that referenced his wife and 15-year-old daughter and that actors are not usually involved in naming films.
- The makers and Bajpayee say the story centers on a single fictional character nicknamed 'Pandat' who is a Delhi Police officer, and the episode highlights rising scrutiny of OTT promotions and legal risks for filmmakers.