The Kashmir Files, directed by Vivek Agnihotri, has won the hearts of a large section of viewers. 

Despite heavy competition from several other biggies, the film has been able to pull the crowd to the theatres from the first day of its release. 

Recently, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had called it a 'jhoothi film' and slammed the BJP for promoting it.

CM @ArvindKejriwal to BJP:#TheKashmirFiles जैसी झूठी Picture के Poster लगाते हुए अच्छे नहीं लगते, शोभा नहीं देता.. pic.twitter.com/F25DddaZlH

Criticising BJP for demanding that The Kashmir Files be made tax-free in the national capital, Kejriwal had said, "They are saying make The Kashmir Files tax free. Well, put it on YouTube it will be free". However, social media users trolled the Delhi CM and supported the film.

Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who is a prominent part of The Kashmir Files, too slammed Kejriwal over his 'crude, insensitive’ remarks on the film. Looks like, the politician has now taken a U-turn. 

Taking to Twitter, Agnihotri has shared a new video in which Kejriwal is seen appreciating The Kashmir Files stating that the film shows atrocities on the Kashmiri pandits and everyone should watch it. Yes, you read that right! 

In his tweet, the filmmaker also thanked the CM for finally praising the film stating that even "haters are falling in love" with The Kashmir Files.  

His post has two different versions of Kejriwal's statements related to the movie. 

He tweeted, "Even haters are falling in love with #TheKashmirFiles Thank you Shri @ArvindKejriwal for FINALLY appreciating our movie. #TheKashmirFiles Imagine if without seeing he is loving it what will happen once he sees it". 

Take a look at his post below: 

Even haters are falling in love with #TheKashmirFiles
Thank you Shri @ArvindKejriwal for FINALLY appreciating our movie. #TheKashmirFiles
Imagine if without seeing he is loving it what will happen once he sees it. pic.twitter.com/LpkY1dKpZk

For the unversed, The Kashmir Files tells the story of the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits during the Kashmir insurgency in 1990.  

Also featuring Mithun Chakraborty, Darshan Kumar, Pallavi Joshi among others in important roles, the film is getting acclaim for its heart-wrenching story and strong performances. 

Even in the third week of its release, the film has been doing steady business at the box office and has turned out to be the biggest post-pandemic hit, as of now.  

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