Acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has once again found himself at the centre of controversy, this time over a comment he made about the Brahmin community. The backlash comes as tensions rise around his upcoming film 'Phule', which has already stirred debate.

It all kicked off when Kashyap replied to an X user with the words, “I would urinate on Brahmins, any problem?” — a response that didn’t go down well online and triggered a massive wave of outrage. He even shared a screenshot of the exchange on Instagram.

As the heat turned up, Kashyap claimed that his family was receiving rape and death threats because of the remark. In a long note shared on social media, he addressed the situation with what he called an "apology," though it had more sarcasm than actual remorse.

“Spare the women, abuse me all you want”

“This is my apology, not for my post but for that one line taken out of context and the brewing hatred. No action or speech is worth your daughter, family, friends, and colleagues getting rape and death threats from the kingpins of sanskar,” Kashyap wrote.

The 'Gangs of Wasseypur' director stood by his earlier words, but urged critics not to involve his family.

“I won’t take back what I said. Abuse me all you want. My family didn’t say anything. If you want an apology, here it is. Brahmins, spare the women. These values are imbibed in our scriptures, too, except for Manuwaad. Decide which Brahmin you are. Rest, here’s an apology from me,” he added.

Minister lashes out, police complaint filed

Union Minister Satish Chandra Dubey didn’t hold back, calling Kashyap a “vile scumbag” and warning he wouldn’t let the director “find peace” unless he issued a public apology.

“This vile scumbag (Anurag Kashyap) thinks he can spit filth on the entire Brahmin community and get away with it? If he doesn’t issue a public apology immediately, I swear I’ll make sure he finds no peace anywhere. Enough of this gutter mouth’s hate, we won’t stay silent,” Dubey said.

Meanwhile, an advocate at the Bombay High Court has filed a police complaint in Mumbai over the matter.

'Phule' film already under fire

The row comes as 'Phule', starring Pratik Gandhi and Patralekha, faces its own share of controversies. The film, based on the lives of social reformers Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule, has seen pushback from Brahmin groups who claim it promotes casteism.

The censor board has asked for cuts in the film, and its release has been pushed by two weeks to avoid further trouble. It’s now slated to hit cinemas on 25 April.