Categories: Entertainment News

Manoj Bajpayee’s Ghooskhor Pandat OTT Release: Why Netflix Is Facing Boycott Calls — “Change the Title or Be Ready for Court,” Say Angry Nitizens

Manoj Bajpayee’s upcoming Netflix movie Ghooskhor Pandat found itself at the centre of controversy shortly after its teaser was released on February 3 at a Netflix event. Although the teaser portrays Manoj Bajpayee as a morally conflicted police officer caught in a web of corruption and conspiracy.

Add NewsX As A Trusted Source
Add as a preferred
source on Google
Published by Manisha Chauhan
Published: February 4, 2026 11:04:12 IST

Ghooskhor Pandat OTT Release: Netflix has landed in the middle of a cheating controversy after unveiling the teaser of Manoj Bajpayee’s upcoming film Ghooskhor Pandat. While the project marks another gritty collaboration for the acclaimed actor on OTT, it is the film’s title, not its storyline, that has triggered widespread outrage online. 

Soon after the teaser dropped, social media users accused the makers of using a casteist term, with angry netizens demanding an immediate name change and warning Netflix of legal action and a mass boycott if their concerns are ignored. 

Why Netflix Is Facing Boycott Calls For Ghooskhor Pandat? 

Manoj Bajpayee’s upcoming Netflix movie Ghooskhor Pandat found itself at the centre of controversy shortly after its teaser was released on February 3 at a Netflix event. Although the teaser portrays Manoj Bajpayee as a morally conflicted police officer caught in a web of corruption and conspiracy. 

Several social media users have labelled the title as casteist, accusing the makers and the streaming platform of singling out a particular community, and have called for the name to be changed or for the film to be boycotted. 

Social Media Reactions On Ghooskhor Pandat

 One user commented, “Why are Brahmins subjected to this insult and hatred? What did they do wrong? Is the maker himself a Brahmin?” 

Second user wrote, “@NetflixIndia @netflix You must face legal action, for defaming and Flaming hate based on caste..” 

Another user said, “Absolutely shameful. They have picked a community that is a soft target to peddle their bigotry. Change it now or face a ban.” 

About Ghooskhor Pandat

Ghooskhor Pandat follows the story of a corrupt cop whose night takes a drastic turn after he assists an injured girl, leading him into a global conspiracy. The cast includes Manoj Bajpayee, Nushrratt Bharuccha, Saqib Saleem, Akdhay Oberoi, and Divya Dutta. 

Also Read: ‘Nari Nari Naduma Murari’ Hits OTT: Here’s When And Where To Watch Sharwanand And Samyuktha Menon’s Telugu Film Online | Details Inside

Recent Posts

Indian Airlines Set To Resume Flights To Hamad International Airport Amid Fragile West Asia Ceasefire

India’s leading airlines are set to restart full operations at Hamad International Airport (DOH) from…

April 30, 2026

Sunjay Kapur Estate Case: Delhi High Court To Announce Interim Plea Decision Tomorrow

The Delhi High Court will give its decision on the interim pleas in the dispute…

April 30, 2026

IPL 2026 Points Table: Latest Standings on April 29 After SRH Beat MI— MI, KKR, RCB, SRH, CSK, PBKS, RR, GT, LSG, DC

Take a look at the IPL 2026 points table as of April 29. Here's a…

April 30, 2026