Bollywood’s first major movie gay kiss is fuelling controversy.

The UK Times is reporting that, months before its release, Dunno Y . . . Na Jaane Kyun has already been called India’s answer to Brokeback Mountain. Earlier films (according to the Hindustan Times) such as My Brother Nikhil and Dostana had undertones of homosexuality but Dunno Y will break new ground by telling the story of a serious, and explicitly sexual, relationship between two Indian men. Its release comes just months after a law outlawing homosexuality was overturned in the Delhi High Court – though the decriminalization is reportedly still awaiting final approval by the Supreme Court.

The film, from director Anil Sharma, set for release in May, stars established actor Kapil Sharma and an unknown, whose name is not being disclosed at this time. The poster shows Sharma in an intimate, naked embrace with the faceless newcomer, who will reportedly play an aspiring model, forced to compromise his morals to further his career.

The UK Times says gay activists are braced for a big song and dance from religious and political conservatives, many of whom opposed the repeal of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code — a law that bracketed homosexuality with bestiality and paedophilia as crimes “against nature,” punishable by up to ten years in prison.

Sharma, the director, is unapologetic, according to the Hindustan Times. He said, “I don’t care what objections people will have. I’ve made the film according to my judgment.”