Hyderabad: The upcoming film The India Story: Slow Poison In Progress, starring Kajal Aggarwal and Shreyas Talpade, has landed in legal trouble after a notice was served to its makers over the alleged portrayal of India’s agricultural sector.
The legal notice was issued on June 15 by advocate Hiranya Pandey on behalf of Bhavesh Sodha, proprietor of Agri Business Centre. The notice has been sent to Zee Studios, MIG Production & Studios LLP and the film’s producers.
The India Story Faces Objections Over Farm Depiction
According to the notice, the film’s teaser and promotional material allegedly contain misleading and unverified claims about Indian agriculture, dairy farming and poultry production.
The complainant argued that the film presents India’s agricultural ecosystem as a source of “slow poison” by highlighting pesticide use, food adulteration and rising cancer cases. He claimed such depictions could harm the reputation of farmers, dairy producers, poultry businesses and agro input suppliers across the country.
The notice further stated that the film allegedly suggests excessive pesticide use in India. However, the complainant maintained that pesticide consumption per hectare in India remains lower than in several other countries.
In addition, the complainant has sought details of the research, source material and scientific evidence used to support the claims and statistics shown in the film.
The notice also demanded the removal of the teaser and related promotional content from digital platforms. It further called for necessary modifications before the film’s release.
So far, the filmmakers have not publicly responded to the allegations.
The India Story: Slow Poison In Progress is scheduled for release on July 24, 2026.
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