Kalki 2898 AD Screening Halted In Hyderabad As Water Leaks Inside Cinema Hall, Videos Go Viral

Hyderabad witnessed heavy rainfall on Sunday night disrupting the screening of the hit movie Kalki 2898 AD. Prabhas and Deepika Padukone starrer, that released on June 27, is enjoying a great run at the domestic box office. It has so far crossed the Rs 600 crore mark in India for all languages.

Heavy rainfall disrupts Kalki 2898 AD screening in Hyderabad

According to a report in M9.news, the screening was paused due to water leaking into the cinema hall. The cinemagoers shared their ordeal and said that water started seeping into the theatres, causing panic among the individuals present in the theatres. They also expressed safety concerns questioning the management's accountability in case of a potential accident to short-circuit. The situation reportedly intensified when the PVR management asked the cinemagoers to leave, prompting them to contact the police.

An X user shared several videos and penned a long note, sharing the ordeal, "Heavy rain in Panjagutta, Hyderabad caused water leakage in PVR Mall's cinema theatre, disrupting movie screenings. Despite the leak, the management continued to show the film, sparking a heated argument between the audience and theatre owners. Concerned about the risk of  circuits and accidents, the audience demanded to know who would be held responsible." The user added, " The management responded dismissively, prompting the audience to contact the police. The incident highlights the importance of prioritizing safety over entertainment."

Kalki 2898 AD box office collection third week (Hindi)

Helmed by Nag Ashwin, the movie continues its heroic run at the box office in the third weekend. Saturday and Sunday have given the business the much-needed push to gallop towards the next milestone Rs 300 crore club. After the third weekend, the movie has minted Rs 255.15 crore in India (Hindi version), as per trade analyst Taran Adarsh.

Apart from Prabhas and Deepika, the movie also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan and Disha Patani in the lead roles. Now, the director is busy preparing for the sequel of Kalki 2898 AD.