'L2: Empuraan', the second instalment of Malayalam actor-director Prithviraj's ambitious Stephen Nedumpally franchise, has recently made the headlines for its covert references to the Gujarat riots of 2002, which many right-wing organisations considered to be in poor taste
The Godhra train burning of 2002 killed 59, leading to communal riots in Gujarat that killed hundreds more. Although the cause of the fire remains disputed, fault lines from the damage run deep, making it a sensitive issue from India's past. Here are a few films that discuss the matter:
A tense drama directed by Nandita Das, this film features gripping performances by Naseeruddin Shah and Nawazuddin Siddiqui
This is a feature-length documentary that earned filmmaker Rakesh Sharma a National Award
Understandably banned in Gujarat, this Naseeruddin Shah-starrer is based on the real-life disappearance of Azhar "Parzan" Mody, a teenager, during the 2002 riots
A reiteration of the Godhra incident story from the perspective of the Nanavati Commission, this film was subjected to numerous edits before its release
This film had been rejected by the CBFC, due to the villain bearing similarities to a political leader from Gujarat