NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join fellow parliamentarians for a special screening of the movie The Sabarmati Report today at 4 pm today, December 2. The event will take place at the Balyogi Auditorium in the Parliament Library Complex.

The film, starring Vikrant Massey in the lead role, depicts the tragic events surrounding the 2002 Godhra train incident. It has sparked significant attention, particularly from political circles, including the BJP. PM Modi previously praised the film for "revealing the truth" behind the incident and criticized the “fake narratives” that have surrounded it, emphasizing that “facts will always come out.”

In a post on X, PM Modi shared the film's trailer, stating, “Well said. It is good that this truth is coming out, and that too in a way common people can see it. A fake narrative can persist only for a limited period. Eventually, the facts will always come out!”

Film Declared Tax-Free in Seven BJP-ruled States

Seven BJP-governed states, including Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat, have declared The Sabarmati Report tax-free. The decision was made after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended a special screening in Lucknow, alongside the film’s cast and Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak.

Vikrant Massey, the lead actor, expressed his gratitude, saying, “The Uttar Pradesh government has made this film tax-free. I want to thank Yogi Adityanath ji. This is an important film, and I appeal to everyone to go and watch it."

Directed by Dheeraj Sarna, the movie is produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, Amul V Mohan, and Anshul Mohan. It also stars Raashii Khanna and Ridhi Dogra.

About The Sabarmati Report

The Sabarmati Report is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language political drama film that explores the controversial and tragic events surrounding the Godhra train burning incident on February 27, 2002, involving the Sabarmati Express. Written by Avinash and Arjun, with a story by Aseem Arrora, the film delves into the intense and complex socio-political landscape of post-Godhra India. Directed initially by Ranjan Chandel, the project later saw a change in direction with Dheeraj Sarna taking over.

The film is produced by Balaji Motion Pictures in collaboration with Vikir Films Production, and distributed by Zee Studios. The star cast includes Vikrant Massey, Raashii Khanna, and Riddhi Dogra, who bring their talents to portray characters caught in the web of communal tensions and political unrest.

The Sabarmati Report faced multiple production delays and issues before it was finally released in theaters on November 15, 2024. Upon release, the film received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with some praising its attempt to tackle a sensitive and significant chapter of modern Indian history, while others criticized its portrayal of complex events.

Despite the controversies and delays surrounding its production, The Sabarmati Report offers a cinematic exploration of one of the most significant events in contemporary Indian politics, raising questions about justice, communalism, and the aftermath of violence.