: The film was reportedly banned in its home country, India, by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Reasons cited for the ban included nudity, extreme violence, and "political sensitivity".

: Early screenings were met with intense reactions; reports suggest some audience members fainted or walked out due to the visceral nature of the content. Critical Reception

: Laila, struggling to find housing in Bangalore after being ostracized for eating beef, finds solace and eventually a romantic connection with Eka.

: The director has stated that the film is not just about the characters but about a society that refuses to accept them, describing it as "the war of a society to itself". Production & Cast Details Director/Writer : Prince John (also known as King Jones).

: Rehana Fathima as Eka and Anupama (Anusha Paul) as Laila/Ayisha. Producer : Manoj K Sreedhar.

: Cinematography by Tony Lloyd Aruja, editing by Jithu, and sound design by Abey Thomas. Runtime : Approximately 1 hour and 33 to 50 minutes. Controversy and Ban

While it holds a 7.2/10 rating on the Eka (2018) IMDb page, critical reviews are polarized. Eka (2018) directed by Prince John • Reviews, film + cast

Crew. Tony Lloyd Aruja. Cinematography ; Directing. Prince John. Director ; Editing. Jithu. Editor ; Production. Manoj K Sreedhar. The Movie Database Eka (2018) - IMDb

: As they travel, the film exposes the deep-seated prejudices and "body politics" of Indian society. It highlights the atrocities faced by the LGBTQ+ community, specifically focusing on intersex, transgender, and transsexual individuals.