Shah Rukh Khan’s eagerly anticipated return movie, Pathaan, was released in India today amid long lines of eager viewers. Millions of tickets for the Siddharth Anand film, which also prominently features Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, were sold in advance.30 Hindu extremists detained for violence during ‘Pathaan’ screening in India
After various Indian officials said security would be deployed to guard the theatres, moviegoers, the cast, and the producers hoped that Khan’s film would have an uncomplicated release. IANS reports that up to 30 Hindu extremists detained for violence during ‘Pathaan’ screening in India on Wednesday. They arrested for engaging in violence and attempting to obstruct the film’s showing in theatres in this Karnataka district.
The newspaper claims that Hindu far-right protesters broke into the Swaroopa and Narthaki theatres and tore the movie’s posters. Despite the demand for a boycott, the rioters criticised the film’s release and tore down banners. The spaces around the theatres have been made more secure.
It was further reported that Khadebazar police in Belagavi have registered a case against 30 Hindu rioters and detained a few. “The police department has also deployed a platoon of the Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP) near theatres,” the report added. “Belagavi South constituency BJP MLA Abhay Patil condemned the release of the movie and urged to stop exhibition of the movie.”
The MLA had said, “They should understand the feelings of the people and stop the screening of the film. Release of such movies will spoil the atmosphere in the society. The protest has begun today. Women are opposing the release of the movie, the distributor must stop shows.”
Pathaan has been screened without incident in various areas, including the state capital Bengaluru, and has been released throughout that state. Pathaan has been inspected without incident in various areas, including the state capital Bengaluru, and has been released throughout that state.
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