Leena Manimekalai is coming up with a documentary film titled Kaali. The film ran into controversy when she released a poster showing Goddess Kaali smoking a cigarette. The poster also showed , the LGBT community’s pride flag can also be seen in the background.Various Hindu organisations took a strong objection over the entire issue and filed police complaint against Leena Manimekalai for hurting the sentiments of the people. Earlier Leela shared 'Super thrilled to share the launch of my recent film - today at @AgaKhanMuseum as part of its “Rhythms of Canada”I made this performance doc as a cohort of https://torontomu.ca/cerc-migration/under-the-tent/"
Advocate Vineet Jindal filed a complaint against the director of the documentary in the Intelligence Fusion & Strategic Operations, also known as IFSO, of the Delhi Police, He said "The way this lady has portrayed Goddess Kali while smoking and having an LGBT flag in the background is completely offensive and objectionable. Whatever it is, it could be a controversy, it could be a way to escalate their name. But, one thing I must tell you is that this should not be tolerated and legal action should be taken against her. I have filed a complaint against this lady and the Delhi police have lodged an FIR against her,”
However Leela defended herself saying “The film revolves around the events that take place one evening when Kali appears and strolls the streets of Toronto. If you see the picture, don't put the hashtag "arrest Leena manimekalai" and put the hashtag "love you Leena manimekalai.”