The Gandhi Murder, based on events leading up to Mahatma Gandhi's assassination, is set to hit screens worldwide on the Mahatma's death anniversary, January 30. Its release in India, however, has been cancelled due to threats to the makers of the film from certain elements, says producer Lakshmi R Iyer.

"We have decided against releasing The Gandhi Murder in India. India is a big market, with all kinds of people. Unfortunately, certain elements have issued threats including bodily harm to the producer and director," Iyer told IANS.