Article 15 screening suspended in Kanpur 

The screening of Article 15 has been suspended in Kanpur following protests by a religious group.

A group shouted slogans against the filmmaker and also tore posters at the Inox multiplex and Sapna Palace theatres. 

Anticipating further trouble, the exhibitors held a meeting on Saturday and decided to put the screening of the film on hold till adequate security is provided.

"The film started with almost full shows but we cannot risk damage to property by fringe mobs. The police have not shown any interest in giving us adequate security. We have informed the distributors and the film will not be screened in Kanpur,"  said a cinema hall owner from the city.

Superintendent of Police Kanpur Anant Deo said that he had directed all circle officers to ensure that law and order are maintained at all multiplexes and cinema halls. "We will take action if anyone tries to disrupt the screening of the film," he added.

Meanwhile, director Anubhav Sinha said that he was "tired of reasoning with the unreasonable."

"They do not have one representation and how can we deal with different groups in different districts? How can only Brahmins in Kanpur be upset with the film which is running successfully at other centers? I am upset at the attitude of the district administration," he said.

Article 15 is based on Article 15 of the Indian Constitution. The investigative thriller features Ayushmannn Khurrana as a police officer, with Sayani Gupta, Kumud Mishra, Isha Talwar and Manoj Pahwa in key roles.