Aiyaary starring Sidharth Malhotra and Manoj Bajpayee was banned in Pakistan due to controversies in this movie after it was released on Thursday. 

With a delay of two weeks, the film has been in the midst of a few controversies. 

The film has been inspired by several real-life incidents. 

According to Bollywood Hungama, Aiyaary has failed to get clearance for release in Pakistan. 

The movie’s premise is set against the backdrop of Indian Army. And hence, it seems that this has proved to be a bone of contention for the neighboring country, the report says.  

This is the third project for filmmaker Neeraj Pandey. 

The director has made two other films – Baby and Naam Shabana – in the past under a similar genre. Both have failed to receive a clearance for release in Pakistan. 

Aiyaary portrays three facets of the Indian Army. One is that it gives insights into the battleground defense mechanisms. Besides that, it also showcases the intelligence and bureaucratic decision makings of the Indian Army, the report says. 

Aiyaary features Manoj Bajpayee and Sidharth Malhotra in lead roles as mentor and protégé. 

Rakul Preet Singh plays Sidharth’s love interest. Besides the trio, the film also stars Pooja Chopra, Naseeruddin Shah, Anupam Kher, and Vikram Gokhale.

Produced by Shital Bhatia, Dhaval Jayantilal Gada, Motion Picture Capital, the film will be released worldwide today, February 16.