In Pics | Most controversial movie posters

It is not the first time that a film's poster has sparked a controversy. In the past, there are many instances when movie posters created enough buzz before the film's release. Here's taking a look at a few posters that got embroiled in controversies.

Kaali | A poster of Leena Manimekalai’s documentary film is under fire for hurting religious sentiments as the poster shows Goddess Kali smoking and holding an LGBTQ flag. Credit: Twitter/@LeenaManimekali

Dharam Sankat Mein | Bollywood film featuring Naseeruddin Shah, Paresh Rawal, and Annu Kapoor created a stir as on one of the posters Annu Kapoor was seen wearing a cap that resembles a Muslim cap or a 'taqiyah,' and in a certain section of the Muslim community raised objection to it. Credit: Special Arrangement

PK | The poster of Aamir Khan’s 2014 film sent shockwaves around the country with his full monty act. While few appreciated his daring act, many found this of bad taste and raised objections to it. Credit: Special Arrangement

Jism 2 | A sensual poster Sunny Leone’s Bollywood debut film became the talk of the town ever since it was released. The sexy poster showed a woman's curvy, bare back covered in a wet white sheet. Several political parties and social activists demanded a ban on the poster in public places as they found it unsuitable. Credit: Special Arrangement

Nasha | Posters from Poonam Pandey’s debut film were very sensual and irked many. Several groups and activists found the posters vulgar and inappropriate and staged a protest calling for action against it. Credit: Special Arrangement

Hate Story | The makers of the film ran into trouble with the risque posters. The poster irked many especially in West Bengal as the poster featured Bengali actress Paoli Dam flaunting her bare back. The West Bengal Censorship Board then took interference and ordered to paint the bareback with blue colour. Credit: Special Arrangement

Arjun Reddy | The movie poster created a furore as many raised objections to the kissing poster being stuck to RTC buses, Bus Stops and other public places. Politicians and other activists staged protests and even called for a ban on the movie. Credit: Special Arrangement

Nenokkadine | A poster showed Kriti Sanon crawling near Mahesh Babu’s feet and many found this regressive. The poster didn’t go well with many and celebrities like Samantha raised objections to the poster. Credit: Special Arrangement

Dirty Hari | The poster stirred controversy as many find it very bold and seductive. Activists and the audience staged protests against the makers and burnt the posters pasted in public places. Credit: Special Arrangement

Chikati Gadhilo Chithakotudu | Touted as Telugu cinema’s first adult sex comedy the movie was in trouble since its beginning. The poster attracted huge negative attention and many urged the audience not to endorse this kind of film. Credit: Special Arrangement