Drunk Man Damages Theatre Screen During Vicky Kaushal’s ‘Chhaava’ Screening in Gujarat

Quick summary

• Incident in Bharuch, Gujarat: A drunk man was arrested after tearing a cinema screen at RK Cinemas during the screening of the movie Chhaava. He used a fire extinguisher to rip the screen, reportedly distressed by a scene where Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj (portrayed by Vicky Kaushal) was being tortured.

• Audience Reaction: Despite audience members shouting at him to stop creating damage, he continued his actions until theater staff intervened and detained him.

• Box Office Performance: Chhaava, a historical drama featuring Vicky Kaushal, is performing robustly. It earned ₹27 crore overseas on its fourth day of release, bringing its worldwide total to ₹195.6 crore. The film is expected to cross ₹200 crore on its fifth day.

• Call for Tax Exemption in Maharashtra: The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has requested Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Devendra Fadanavis for tax exemption for Chhaava. They stated that the film highlights sacrifice and bravery of Maratha King Sambhaji Maharaj and should reach wider audiences.

Indian opinion analysis

The incident in bharuch underscores how deeply historical narratives can stir emotions among viewers, particularly when they connect with cultural or regional pride. While admiration for India’s brave historical figures like Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj is evident from such reactions, it also highlights the need for maintaining decorum during public screenings.

On the box office front, Chhaava appears poised as one of India’s major cinematic successes globally with extraordinary international earnings contributing considerably to its worldwide revenues. Should tax exemptions be granted in Maharashtra as requested by FWICE leaders advocating cultural legacy preservation through cinema, it could further bolster domestic accessibility and widespread reach-an vital move considering increasing youth interest stirred by such stories.

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