PUNE, Oct. 12 -- Screenings of the newly released Marathi film "Manache Shlok" were halted across several theatres in Pune on Saturday after Hindutva organisations protested, alleging that the film's title insults Sant Samarth Ramdas. Directed by Mrunmayee Deshpande, the movie was released statewide on October 10. However, protests erupted in Kothrud and Dhayari, where agitators gathered inside and outside theatres demanding that the shows be stopped immediately. Following the demonstrations, theatre managements across the city cancelled all screenings as a precautionary measure. Protesters objected to the film's title, which is identical to Manache Shlok, the revered devotional verses composed by Sant Samarth Ramdas. They claimed it was disrespectful to associate the sant's work with a commercial film. According to the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, using the sacred name Manache Shlok for a commercial Marathi film amounts to a direct insult to Hindu culture, sants, and spiritual heritage. Sunil Ghanwat, convenor, Hindu Janajagruti Samiti for Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, said, "For centuries, Manache Shlok has guided millions on the path of dharma, self-discipline, and devotion. Turning this revered scripture into a tool for profit and entertainment is unacceptable and deeply hurts the sentiments of crores of Hindus." The organisation has condemned what it calls "disrespect" and demanded the film's title be changed immediately. Officials from Alankar Police Station said, " A woman named Ujjwala Gaud objected to the film's show, but considering the situation, the organiser withdrew the show to avoid further escalation." Police force was deployed at the City Pride theatre in Kothrud. Police stated that no screenings of the movie took place at the theatre on Saturday. The film's producers have not yet issued an official statement regarding the controversy....