Tension gripped several theatres in Tamil Nadu on Friday following the release of the controversial film Da Vinci Code. The movie starring Tom Hanks received condemnation from Christians for it allegedly defames Jesus Christ.
The State government too banned the release of the movie stating that it would result in law and order problem in Tamil Nadu.
However upon the Madras High Court giving a go ahead to release the movie, Da Vinci Code made it to theatres in Tamil Nadu Friday.
The movie was released in five theatres in Chennai and tight police security was provided in all the theatres following threats from several Christian organizations wanting to disrupt the screening.
But the police needn't have worried. There were no protests at least on the first day of the screening. As it happened, even the response from the general public was anemic.
Theatre owners, however, clarified that the weekend would see a better turnout.
