Allahabad: Dozens of holy men (sadhus) torched CDs and posters for a new film on Monday, saying one of the movie's songs has language offensive to their faith and should be banned.
Some of them have asked a court in Allahabad to pull the film off from theaters.
A hearing is set for July 25.
The film, Strings, is about a British man who tries to learn Indian spirituality by joining the sacred Kumbh festival, a massive regular gathering that draws millions of Hindus.
"There is a song in the film which insults Om, one of our holiest chants, and lampoons our national and religious icons in the filthiest language," said one sadhu, Suresh Maharaj, as he read out parts of the song that allegedly mocks Hindu practices and deities.
"If this film is not banned, it will create religious tension," said another protesting sadhu, Harishchandra Patel. "Our protests are only going to increase."
The sadhus shouted slogans against the makers of the film, directed by Sanjay Jha and featuring Adam Bedi.
They set fire to soundtrack CDs and posters promoting the movie.
Many critics have panned the film, which was released in theaters on Friday.
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